Feb 25, 2022
High blood pressure during pregnancy may raise the risk for kidney disease in the years that follow, a new study finds. That risk is even higher for women who also had high blood pressure before getting pregnant.
Feb 24, 2022
Jason Gray-Stanford, who played Lt. Randy Disher on "Monk," talks about the condition that nearly killed him, and the heart transplant that saved his life.
Feb 24, 2022
Living with racism is exhausting and a health risk, but you can find ways to protect yourself and others.
Feb 23, 2022
The nation's blood supply is in critical need, as aid agencies say the U.S. is facing its worst shortage in 10 years. Donors who help meet the demand for blood can help others – and also may be doing themselves some good.
Feb 22, 2022
Sexual harassment and assault are common experiences for U.S. women, and such experiences may raise the risk of hypertension, a new study says.
Feb 22, 2022
Women who conceive using assisted reproductive technology may be at higher risk for complications affecting themselves and their unborn children at the time of delivery, new research finds.
Feb 22, 2022
Bertha Hidalgo of the University of Alabama-Birmingham leads a project focused on women, particularly those from historically excluded populations. She's already made a difference for her mom.
Feb 21, 2022
Adopted from China, Grace Jennings had open-heart surgery before her second birthday. As a teenager, she got a new heart.
Feb 18, 2022
Despite research that shows they don't help people maintain a healthy weight and aren't good for you, fad diets remain popular. A look into why people love them and what they should know about them.
Feb 18, 2022
In a recreational sport that's predominantly white, Black runners send a message that they belong.
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