Heavy Drinking Tied to Raised Stroke Risk, Study Finds
2 Mins read
Lots of boozing might increase your risk for a stroke, Swedish researchers report. Heavy alcohol use can triple your risk for peripheral artery…
AHA News: More Intense Blood Pressure Control May Lower Irregular Heartbeat Risk
2 Mins read
(American Heart Association News) — Aggressively treating high blood pressure might reduce the risk of a type of irregular heartbeat, according to a new…
Loving Family May Lower Future Depression Risk in Kids
1 Mins read
Having a supportive family can significantly reduce a child’s future risk of major depression, according to a new study. Researchers analyzed data on…
With Many States Reopening, Coronavirus Testing Levels Still Too Low, Experts Say
6 Mins read
A new analysis finds inadequate levels of testing for the corona virus in 60% of states, many of which are actively reopening after…
Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrests On the Rise During COVID-19 Crisis
2 Mins read
Stressplaced on the heart by COVID-19, a hesitancy by people to call 911, and even reluctance on the part of bystanders to perform…
Guidelines Recommended for ECMO Use in Setting of Pandemic
1 Mins read
Hospitals should have a formal plan to respond to the increasing need for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) in the setting of a…
45.4 Percent of U.S. Adults at Risk for Complications With COVID-19
1 Mins read
An estimated 45.4 percent of U.S. adults may have an increased risk for COVID-19complications due to chronic conditions, according to a study published…
Isolation During Coronavirus Pandemic a Trigger for Depression
2 Mins read
“When we are down we tend to choose to do things that cheer us up, and when we are up we may…
AHA News: Pandemic Brings Another Threat to Forefront for African Americans and Latinos
3 Mins read
MONDAY, April 27, 2020 (American Heart Association News) — Dr. Felipe Lobelo is sad but not surprised the coronavirus pandemic appears to be taking…
FDA Warns Against COVID-19 Treatment With Drugs Touted by Trump
2 Mins read
Malaria drugs touted by President Donald Trump as potential “game changers” against COVID-19 are actually too dangerous for general use, the U.S. Food…