Health

Diet and heart disease in the Black community

Cardiovascular disease kills more Americans than any other condition. However, African Americans are at a greater risk for heart disease and stroke than any other racial group, according to the American Heart Association.

Medical economics

Poverty shown to reduce women's ovarian reserves

Earlier menopause onset is associated with a variety of health consequences, including osteoporosis, neurologic disorders, cardiovascular disease, and mortality. Evidence suggests that the exhaustion of the ovarian follicle ...

Health

Going 'California sober' may be bad for your heart finds study

The evidence is mounting that your daily toke can be bad for your heart. A large new study in the Journal of the American Heart Association found that the more often someone partakes in cannabis, the higher their risk of ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Movement is key to supporting adults with Down syndrome

Over the past few decades, research and greater awareness has helped adults with Down syndrome—and a well-trained support system—to be more physically active in their daily lives.

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