AHA News: Former Grand Slam Tennis Champion Murphy Jensen Went From Touting CPR, AEDs to Having Them Save His Life
THURSDAY, Oct. 27, 2022 (American Heart Association News) — Murphy Jensen looked across the tennis court and smiled – a joyful, mischievous grin.At 6-foot-5, with a smooth face and scalp, the bright flash of his teeth radiated warmth and happiness. N…
Learn MoreDeadly Aneurysm-Linked Strokes Are Rising, Especially Among Black Americans
THURSDAY, Oct. 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) — An often-deadly type of stroke — subarachnoid hemorrhage — is on the upswing in the United States, particularly among Black people, new research shows.Unlike the more common ischemic stroke, subarachnoid h…
Learn MoreBlack Americans Less Likely to Receive Lifesaving CPR: Study
THURSDAY, Oct. 27, 2022 (HealthDay News) — When someone collapses in front of witnesses, the chances of receiving potentially lifesaving CPR may partly depend on the color of their skin, a new study suggests.Researchers found that when Black and Hisp…
Learn MoreBlacks, Hispanics Less Likely Than Whites to Receive Bystander CPR
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 26, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Blacks and Hispanics are less likely than Whites to receive bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, according to a study published in the Oct. 27 issue of the New E…
Learn MoreExcess AMI-Linked Mortality Persisted During Pandemic
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 26, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Excess acute myocardial infarction (AMI)-associated mortality seen during the COVID-19 pandemic persisted through the omicron surge and was most pronounced in younger-aged adults, according to a study publi…
Learn MoreLa vitamina D podría ayudar a alargar la vida, según un estudio
MARTES, 25 de octubre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Una deficiencia de vitamina D lo pone en riesgo de mucho más que huesos débiles, informa un nuevo e importante estudio.Una deficiencia de vitamina D en el sistema puede aumentar el riesgo general de mu…
Learn MoreIrregular, Long Menstrual Cycles Up Risk for Cardiovascular Disease
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 26, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Irregular and long menstrual cycles are associated with increased rates of cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to a study published online Oct. 25 in JAMA Network Open.Yi-Xin Wang, M.D., Ph.D., from the…
Learn MoreVADs, Transplant Used Less in Black Patients With Heart Failure
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 26, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Among heart failure patients with high-risk features, there is less utilization of ventricular assist devices (VADs) and transplant among Black patients, with no increase in mortality, according to a study …
Learn MoreHeart Failure Mortality Lower With Healthier Food Environment
TUESDAY, Oct. 25, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A healthier food environment is associated with a lower heart failure mortality rate, according to a study published online Oct. 25 in Circulation: Heart Failure.Keerthi T. Gondi, M.D., from the University of…
Learn MoreVitamin D Could Help Extend Your Life: Study
TUESDAY, Oct. 25, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A vitamin D deficiency puts you at risk for more than just weakened bones, a major new study reports.Too little vitamin D in your system can increase your overall risk of premature death, as well as your spe…
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