Heart attack portrayals in movies miss the mark, study finds
Aug 14, 2024
The typical Hollywood portrayal of a heart attack likely perpetuates the idea that the condition only affects white men and overdramatizes symptoms, new research shows.
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The important gap community health workers and care managers can fill in high blood pressure care
Aug 5, 2024
Care managers and community health workers can help people with limited resources achieve their health goals, especially in rural areas, new research suggests.
What young adults can do right now to prevent heart attacks and strokes
Jul 30, 2024
Young adults who follow a checklist for good heart health are less likely to show early signs of clogged arteries than those who don't, new research finds.
Middle-aged adults with blocked leg arteries may face high risk of amputation
Jul 22, 2024
People in their 50s who have emergency surgery to restore blood flow to blocked leg arteries may still face a high risk for amputation, new research out of England suggests.
The ripe stuff: Why seasonal eating can be a healthy delight
Jul 12, 2024
Fruits and vegetables are often a great idea, but eating them in season brings particular delights.
Disaster planning for older adults: What to know this hurricane and wildfire season
Jul 10, 2024
Whether evacuating or riding out a natural disaster at home, experts say being prepared is critical to survival, especially for older adults.
What to know about water safety and CPR this summer
Jul 2, 2024
With drowning rates on the rise – especially among young children and Black, American Indian and Alaska Native people – experts offer advice on staying safe around the water. And that includes learning CPR.
Palliative care underused for people with heart disease, report finds
Jul 1, 2024
People with heart disease may benefit from care that eases symptoms and improves quality of life, according to a new science report.
When LGBTQ health is at stake, patient navigators are ready to help
Jun 12, 2024
Care navigators are steering LGBTQ people around barriers that can get in the way of health.
Daughter of the legendary James Brown battles heart failure
Jun 11, 2024
Deanna Brown-Thomas, daughter of the Godfather of Soul, was diagnosed with congestive heart failure in October 2020. She kept the story largely secret until now.