Lifespan Linked to Diet?
You've probably heard that you are what you eat. When it comes to obesity, there's a big problem.
Condition Center: Stroke
Loneliness and Heart Disease
Being a member of the lonely hearts club could have health implications.
Is This Risky Stroke Treatment Still Your Best Bet?
Treatments for serious health conditions can be risky. At times, patients may feel like a treatment’s risks aren’t worth it. New research explore...
How Much Caffeine is in That Cup of Coffee?
A cup of java is a cup of java. When it comes to caffeine content, that could be another matter entirely.
Ultra-Processed Foods in the American Diet
American eating habits tend to lean toward ultra-processed foods, which could be a major health issue.
California’s Air Quality Suffers Again
Despite being a state known for its natural beauty, California consistently has problems with air pollution.New research says the Golden State has ye...
How Daylight Savings Time Affects Stroke Risk
Spring forward, fall back -- the classic mnemonic for daylight savings time might have health impacts.
How a new Treatment Might Help People After a Stroke
Bleeding inside the brain has not been something modern medicine could treat, but that could be changing.
How to Reduce Your Risk for Heart Disease
February is American Heart Month, which means there's no better time than now to commit to a...
Heart Disease: A Gut Reaction
It's well-known that gut bacteria play an important role in digestion. But new evidence suggests that these microbes may be responsible for a whole l...
How Being Bilingual Could Affect Your Health
Can you say "better brain function after stroke" in Chinese?
Kim Zolciak-Biermann Recovers from Mini-Stroke
From her stint on “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” to her more recent appearance on ABC’s “Dancing With the Stars” (DWTS), Kim Zolciak-Bier...
The Burden of Alcohol Use
New strategies may be needed to curb harmful alcohol use, especially in low-income countries.
Should Trans Fat Be Banned?
A ban on the harmful substance often added to food to enhance its taste and extend shelf-life could potentially save thousands of lives, new evidence...
Understanding Atrial Fibrillation
"AFib" may sound like a little white lie, but it’s actually a serious medical condition. Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is the most common type of h...
Global Health Affected by Unhealthy Habits
Many of the deaths that occur around the world today may be preventable.
Atrial Fibrillation: What Women Need to Know
Heart rhythm disorders affect more than 2 million Americans. The most common of these disorders is atrial fibrillation (AFib) — and it may affect w...
Life After Stroke for Caregiver Spouses
After stroke, there may be two survivors: the patient and the patient’s spouse.
