Prescription omega-3 medications work for high triglycerides, advisory says
Aug 19, 2019
Prescription omega-3 fatty acids can lower triglyceride levels, but an American Heart Association science advisory warns against taking unregulated fish oil.
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Why do women get cholesterol-lowering statins less frequently than men?
Aug 19, 2019
Women with high cholesterol are less likely than men to be offered statins to reduce their heart disease risk. A new study looks into why.
Amid an 'epidemic' of school vaping, a search for solutions
Aug 16, 2019
Making people aware of the e-cigarette problem, the health risks and even what the devices look like is just a starting point, tobacco opponents say.
Age may play big role in women's worse quality of life post-stroke
Aug 15, 2019
The quality of life gap between men and women after a stroke had been known, but new research offers insight into why it might exist.
Leon's journey: From drug dealer to community leader
Aug 15, 2019
After seven years in prison, Leon returned to Flint, Michigan. His M.A.D.E. Institute lifts felons and at-risk kids.
A healthier granola bar for kids' lunchboxes
Aug 15, 2019
Looking for a healthy treat to pack in your kid's lunch? The homemade berry nuts granola bar can be sweet and nutritious at the same time.
Aerobic exercise could improve recovery after stroke
Aug 14, 2019
Researchers see an easy but often overlooked opportunity for better stroke rehabilitation.
Tiring easily may warn of future heart trouble
Aug 14, 2019
People with higher cardiovascular risk scores had trouble with a simple treadmill test years later, a new study shows.
Younger stroke survivors more at risk for anxiety
Aug 13, 2019
A new study recommends screening stroke survivors, especially those under 50, for anxiety and depression.
Rising blood pressure puts women at greater stroke risk than men
Aug 13, 2019
As hypertension grows more severe, a woman's risk of having a stroke increases more than a man's, suggesting a need for sex-specific guidelines blood pressure control.
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