(FatCamera/E+ via Getty Images) Lea en español It’s almost a new year, a time when many people resolve to accomplish big things – say, run a marathon or lose 50 pounds – then watch those noble intentions melt away before the winter snow. Is there a better way to make our resolutions stick? “What happens…
(triloks/E+ via Getty Images) South Asian and Hispanic people are two fast-growing populations in the United States. Readers were interested in how cardiovascular disease impacts these groups, among other topics related to health disparities. Here are our top 5 health equity stories published this year, ranked in order of unique page views. 1. Why are…
(karandaev/iStock via Getty Images) Lea en español Celebrations to ring in the new year are as varied as they are colorful, quirky and, often, tasty. A tradition from Latin America has people who hope to travel running around the block with a suitcase, while a Nordic custom involves breaking plates to bring good luck. Some…
(anandaBGD/E+ via Getty Images) Winter’s arrival and the drop in temperatures that come with it means it’s a good time to take stock of what to do – and what not to do – when you’re feeling sick. Colds, influenza and other respiratory illnesses tend to be more common during colder months, when viruses spread…
(dianazh/iStock via Getty Images) From eating the beets to beating the heat, here are the top 5 stories from 2023 that readers were hungry to read, ranked in order of unique page views. 1. Give me a beet: Why this root vegetable should be on your plate Beets are full of color and nutrients that…
Congenital heart defect survivor Andrianna Acosta has a chest scar from surgery she had as an infant. (Photo courtesy of Jessielyn Palumbo) Lea en español For as long as she can remember, Andrianna Acosta went out of her way to hide the 8-inch scar that stretches from near her collarbone down to her belly button….
(Gorica Poturak/iStock via Getty Images) Pregnancy complications and menopause can increase women’s risk for cardiovascular disease. Here are the year’s top 5 stories on these topics and more, ranked in order of unique page views. 1. Pregnancy complications could increase a woman’s stroke risk at an earlier age Women who have complications during pregnancy may…
(dickcraft/iStock via Getty Images) Death rates from a rare heart infection have risen among young adults over the past two decades, a trend that may be driven by complications of substance use disorder, new research suggests. The study showed death rates for infective endocarditis – which develops after bacteria enter the bloodstream and settle in the…
(J614/DigitalVision Vectors via Getty Images) Hispanic women diagnosed with high blood pressure for the first time during pregnancy may face a higher risk of developing abnormalities in heart function and structure later in life, a new study suggests. The findings could have significant health implications for women who develop hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, such as…
(fabio camandona/500Px Plus via Getty Images) Lea en español How well a woman sleeps – not just how long – as she transitions through menopause may affect her projected risk for heart disease and stroke, new research suggests. The study found women who were peri- and postmenopausal who experienced a range of sleep disturbances scored…