Jun 1, 2022
An analysis of dozens of studies finds roughly 3 grams of omega-3 fatty acids – in food or dietary supplements – may be the optimal amount needed to lower blood pressure.
May 31, 2022
Secondhand cigarette smoke is associated with a wide array of negative health outcomes. Now, recent studies suggest secondhand e-cigarette vapor also may harm respiratory health.
May 26, 2022
When she was 44, Dawn Turnage of Youngstown, Ohio, had a series of transient ischemic attacks. Since then, she's worked to stay healthy.
May 25, 2022
Pandemic-related stress and hate crimes against Asian American adults have increased the need for mental health services, experts say.
May 24, 2022
Congenital heart defects may be much more common among children of women with congenital heart defects than men with heart defects, according to new research.
May 24, 2022
Lisa Abbott of East Greenwich, Rhode Island, is mindful that heart disease has touched her father and grandfather. It's also helped inspire her fitness and mission.
May 23, 2022
Keeping track of blood pressure is essential for health, but measuring it accurately isn't always easy. Here's what to know about taking your own readings.
May 23, 2022
People with repeatedly high depressive symptoms may have a higher risk of stroke, according to new research.
May 20, 2022
Although heart disease ran in Dottie Lewis' family, she figured staying active would exempt her. After her heart attack, the Plymouth, Massachusetts, woman learned that wasn't enough.
May 19, 2022
Cardiovascular disease, and some medications for it, can increase the risk of potentially dangerous falls. But a new report highlights the many gaps in understanding.
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