Best way to end homelessness and its health impact? Prevent evictions
Jul 16, 2019
A Boston organization that houses the homeless is scaling up its program to help prevent the problem from occurring in the first place.
Heart Disease News
For black women, pregnancy complications could be early sign of heart disease risk
Jul 15, 2019
Researchers add to evidence that gestational diabetes is a "harbinger of disorders" women could be prone to developing later in life.
5 threats to heart health you may not be aware of
Jul 11, 2019
The familiar risk factors for cardiovascular disease, such as smoking and high blood pressure, don't tell the whole story. Other elements, such as pollution and loneliness, also affect heart health.
Understanding NFL legend Tedy Bruschi's 'mini-stroke'
Jul 10, 2019
Former New England Patriot Tedy Bruschi proved what he'd learned from a previous stroke when he started having symptoms on the Fourth of July.
Cardiac arrests in hospitals may be more common than previously thought
Jul 9, 2019
A new analysis finds many thousands of additional cases of in-hospital cardiac arrests, but the reason for the change is not clear.
Disorder of tiny blood vessels might raise risk of leg amputations
Jul 8, 2019
Microvascular disease, which affects tiny blood vessels, has been linked to leg amputations in a new study.
Midyear is a good time to take stock of health
Jul 5, 2019
Safeguarding your health today can contribute to a longer and higher-quality life.
She studied ticks in Thailand and a bacterium in TB. Now she empowers the poor to ride bikes.
Jul 3, 2019
As executive director of Redemptive Cycles, Kathryn Doornbos loves directly impacting lives.
Air pollution means pregnant women can't breathe easy
Jul 2, 2019
Should air pollution worry pregnant women? Yes – but how much isn't clear.
Summer heat brings special health risks for pregnant women
Jul 1, 2019
Overheating can mean health risks not only to the expectant mother but to her baby, doctors say.