(Luis Dafos/Moment via Getty Images) Lea en español When his father died about two decades ago, Dr. Mathew Sandoval built a colorful altar in his honor and decorated it with flowers, candles and personal items. The altar, part of the ancient Día de los Muertos tradition, helped the then-21-year-old cope with grief. “Essentially, it gave…
(wingedwolf/iStock via Getty Images) Lea en español A summary of sugar’s health effects can sound like the tagline for a Hollywood thriller: “It’s sweet and alluring. It’s a master of disguise. And tonight – it’s hiding in your refrigerator.” OK, maybe not a successful thriller. But like a double agent, sugar can be both beneficial…
(courtneyk/iStock via Getty Images) The number of cardiovascular deaths from extreme heat could more than double in the United States – and possibly triple – by the middle of the century if more isn’t done to reduce greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change, new research suggests. Older adults and non-Hispanic Black adults may…
(FG Trade/E+ via Getty Images) Lea en español When some people stand up from sitting or lying down, they may feel dizzy or even faint because of a sudden drop in blood pressure. That phenomenon, which becomes more common in older adults, is called orthostatic hypotension. Previous research has suggested a link between orthostatic hypotension,…
Less than two weeks before her accident, Abbie Vara rode a swing in the vines of a banyan tree on a Waikiki beach, proudly wearing a favorite new dress. (Photo courtesy of the Vara family) For almost 19 years, whenever Tiffany Vara described the worst day of her life, she always included a particular word:…
Christina Roberto and her daughter, Charlotte, who is now 2. (Photo courtesy of Christina Roberto) Lea en español After enduring a difficult pregnancy marred with severe bouts of nausea and vomiting, Christina Roberto recalls the overwhelming sense of relief she felt two years ago when she finally brought her newborn daughter, Charlotte, safely home from…
Joffrey Ballet performer Edson Barbosa was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation at 26. (Photo courtesy of Edson Barbosa) Lea en español Even as a teenager, Edson Barbosa could sometimes feel his heart beating extremely fast during rehearsals. It didn’t seem normal. But as a competitive ballet dancer in Rio de Janeiro, he wasn’t sure what normal…
(xavierarnau/E+ via Getty Images) People who have uncontrolled high blood pressure or diabetes before getting COVID-19 may be at higher risk of hospitalization or being placed on a ventilator, according to new research that also shows an increased risk of death if diabetes isn’t kept in check. The study of nearly 1.5 million adults in…
(Nadzeya Haroshka/iStock via Getty Images) When Lindsey Huie arrived at the hospital that day in 2019, she had already hit peak stress. The inside of her chest felt ripped apart. She was thinking about her four kids and who would care for them if her wife had to come help her. But then, one of…
Stroke survivor Amanda Porter on her 38th birthday earlier this year. (Photo courtesy of Amanda Porter) After a morning of working at home, Amanda Porter of Tulsa, Oklahoma, started getting ready to go to the supermarket. It was March 20, 2020, and the world was shutting down because of the COVID-19 pandemic. She needed to…