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Women may be more willing than men to donate organs
Sep 24, 2021
Men and women have similar reasons for becoming – or not becoming – an organ donor, according to a new national survey that suggests women are more willing to donate their organs.
Sep 24, 2021
Men and women have similar reasons for becoming – or not becoming – an organ donor, according to a new national survey that suggests women are more willing to donate their organs.
Sep 23, 2021
High school football player Carson Cathey had a stroke after getting up one morning. A cardiologist who had the same condition helped him return to the field.
Sep 22, 2021
Food insecurity isn't just a dilemma of getting enough to eat today. It's a problem with long-term consequences for physical and mental health, and millions of people in the U.S. are trying to cope.
Sep 21, 2021
Patrick Wright had finally shifted from a troubled life to a smoother path. Paralysis on his left side from a stroke almost caused him to give up, but he fought back for the youth he was helping.
Sep 20, 2021
A year of exercise training preserved or increased youthful elasticity of the heart muscle among middle-aged people with early signs of heart failure, new research shows.
Sep 20, 2021
Mechanical thrombectomy has been widely used to treat stroke patients but has been little-studied in pregnant women.
Sep 20, 2021
When diet and exercise aren't helping, experts analyzing treatments for obesity-related high blood pressure say medications and metabolic surgery can be effective.
Sep 17, 2021
LeCount Holmes has lived by the mantra "don't give up." It helped him to overcome atrial fibrillation and COVID-19.
Sep 16, 2021
Research shows being physically active aids stroke recovery. But survivors may struggle with how much and what type of activity is right for them.
Sep 15, 2021
Misinformation and other factors have helped limit COVID-19 vaccination levels among Hispanic people, but there are signs of a shift.
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