(Chalabala/iStock via Getty Images) Lea en español Since the dawn of the jet age, travelers have been warned about the risks of dangerous blood clots while flying. In recent years, those warnings have often been accompanied by advice to wear compression socks. But the case for keeping them on your packing list isn’t as clear-cut…
The Krejci family, from left: Mike, Sara, Virginia and Joe. When Joe was 13, his heart stopped as he ran a 100-yard dash during gym class. (Photo courtesy of the Krejci family) Joe Krejci of Dallas was almost to the finish line of a 100-yard dash during his middle-school gym class when he collapsed onto…
(Carol Yepes/Moment via Getty Images) At least 6 in 10 adults in an older, more diverse U.S. population could be affected by cardiovascular disease within the next 30 years, according to two new science reports. The projected rise in heart disease and stroke – along with several key risk factors, including high blood pressure and…