(MoMo Productions/DigitalVision via Getty Images) Experiencing discrimination may increase the chance of dying, especially from cardiovascular-related causes, according to a new study that followed participants for nearly two decades. Previous studies have found links between discrimination and conditions such as heart disease, diabetes and obesity. For the new study, published Wednesday in the American Heart…
(SDI Productions/E+ via Getty Images) When a person dies suddenly from cardiac arrest – especially if they are young – family members often struggle to understand what happened. How well death investigators and health care professionals communicate with family members about the causes of sudden cardiac deaths may influence their decision to seek screening for…
(NatashaBreen/iStock via Getty Images) If you think of carrots as stodgy old tubers, something more fit for rabbits than healthy humans, you’re in for a bunch of surprises. Carrots can be a significant source of crucial nutrients, said Sherry Tanumihardjo, professor of nutritional sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. These days, they’re popping up in…
(JodiJacobson/E+ via Getty Images) Lea en español Brain cells have a complex relationship with the blood vessels around them that can greatly affect the vessels’ ability to function, according to a new science report from the American Heart Association. The scientific statement, published Monday in the AHA journal Stroke, highlights new and emerging concepts on…