Feb 6, 2023
Sickle cell disease, a blood disorder, puts adults at high risk for stroke. Bone marrow transplants could lessen or reverse blood vessel damage in their brains, new research suggests.
Feb 3, 2023
A genetic score may be able to identify higher stroke risk – but only for people living in the most privileged neighborhoods, preliminary research has found.
Jan 25, 2023
As people age, they typically turn to adult children and other family for support. LGBTQ older adults are less likely to have that support and more likely to care for each other.
Jan 25, 2023
Cardiovascular disease deaths increased substantially in 2020, the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, especially among Asian, Black and Hispanic populations, according to a statistical update from the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½.
Jan 17, 2023
Most people who ski or snowboard are white, but efforts are being made to expose more diverse groups of young people to snow sports.
Jan 5, 2023
Having more medical workers from underrepresented racial and ethnic backgrounds is crucial for health in a more diverse America, says a new report that also looks at barriers and ways to remove them.
Dec 21, 2022
While cardiovascular disease remains the No. 1 killer of women, these top stories of 2022 dig into other topics like breast cancer, maternal mortality and racial disparities.
Dec 20, 2022
From scientific studies to firsthand experiences, here are this year's top 5 stories shining a light on health disparities in America.
Dec 12, 2022
Age-related changes in the cardiovascular system and overall health can create complications in treating heart attacks and unstable angina, a new report says.
Nov 15, 2022
Women taking part in a health program in their rural town improved their health and fitness – and stayed healthy after the program ended – according to a new study.