Hispanic Americans’ Suicide Rates Are Rising
THURSDAY, Aug. 18, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Suicide is a major public health issue for all Americans, but new research suggests it is a particularly pressing problem for Hispanics.Between 2010 and 2020, the suicide rate among Hispanic adults increased…
Learn MoreAHA News: New Report Details What to Know About Cardiovascular Disease Symptoms
THURSDAY, Aug. 18, 2022 (American Heart Association News) — Symptoms of cardiovascular problems run the gamut. Some – like chest pain during a heart attack or a droopy face during a stroke – are sudden and severe, while others last years with varying…
Learn MoreAHA News: Nuevo informe detalla lo que debemos saber sobre los síntomas de las enfermedades cardiovasculares
JUEVES, 18 de agosto de 2022 (American Heart Association News) — Los síntomas de los problemas cardiovasculares abarcan toda la gama. Algunos –como el dolor de pecho durante un ataque cardíaco o un rostro caído durante un derrame cerebral– son repent…
Learn MoreAHA News: Having Ideal Heart Health May Lessen the Risk for Brain Vessel Disease
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 17, 2022 (American Heart Association News) — Maintaining excellent cardiovascular health may lower the risk for abnormalities in the small vessels of the brain, a new study suggests.Scientists aren’t sure what causes the condition, kn…
Learn MoreVideo Motion Analysis Can Help ID Carotid Artery Stenosis
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 17, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A screening technique using video-based motion analysis (VMA) of a short video clip of the neck could help detect coronary artery stenosis (CAS), according to a study published online Aug. 17 in the Journal…
Learn MoreTicagrelor DAPT Linked to Lower Risk for Vein Graft Failure in CABG
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 17, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Ticagrelor dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) is associated with a reduced risk for saphenous vein graft failure compared with aspirin among patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft surgery, according…
Learn MoreHypertension Common Among Poorest, Least Educated Globally
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 17, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Differences in hypertension prevalence between socioeconomic groups are generally small in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), according to a study published in the Aug. 23 issue of the Journal of the…
Learn MoreEl calor, el humo y el corazón: los incendios forestales provocan crisis cardiacas
LUNES, 15 de agosto de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Aunque la mayoría de las personas saben que inhalar el humo de un incendio forestal no es bueno para la salud respiratoria, quizá no sepan que el aire contaminado también es problemático para el corazón….
Learn MoreCan Your Smartphone Spot a Narrowed Neck Artery?
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 17, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A smartphone video could detect a blocked blood vessel in your neck that could cause a stroke, a new study suggests. The American Heart Association says videos may provide a non-invasive way to screen peopl…
Learn MoreAre High-Tech Blood Pressure Monitors Really Worth It?
TUESDAY, Aug. 16, 2022 (HealthDay News) — When it comes to taking your blood pressure at home, smart devices with lots of bells and whistles are no better than old-school monitors, which happen to cost much less.This is the main finding of a new stud…
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