CDC: Hospitals contributing to rise of superbugs
Health officials have long been warning us about the overuse of antibiotics and the rise of drug-resistant “superbugs.” Now the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is shining a light on how hospitals are contributing to the problem.
Ribs to the Rescue: Delicious and simple game-day winners
You’ve got your favorite team. Your bracket is ready to go. All that’s left to do is choose the perfect menu star while the competition on the court—and on the sidelines—heats up. Serve up something your friends and family will ...
The Truth about High Blood Pressure
With February being Black History Month and Heart Awareness Month, it’s a good time to talk about something that uniquely impacts our community more than any other—high blood pressure, also known as hypertension.
Teens' Stress Levels Rival Those of Adults, Survey Finds
If paying the bills and putting food on the table put adults’ nerves on edge, just imagine how today’s overscheduled, frequently tested teenagers must feel.
Early Treatment for Depression May Be Good for the Heart
Treating depression in its early stages might help reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke, a new study suggests.
Love your heart with lean pork tenderloin
According to Chef Judson Allen, a “Next Food Network Star” finalist and chef who has maintained a 150-pound weight loss, Americans can take care of their hearts without sacrificing their favorite foods.
Adults With Diabetes Need a Flu Shot
Adults with diabetes are vulnerable to flu and its complications, experts say. Now a large new study finds they’re also at higher risk of being hospitalized for flu.
Could Turning Down the Thermostat Help You Lose Weight?
Could your warm and cozy home be hindering your weight-loss efforts? Dutch researchers say keeping temperatures a little chillier at home and the office might be an additional weapon in the fight against obesity.
Many Asthma Patients Don't Stick to Treatment Plan, Study Finds
If you can’t get relief from your asthma, the way you communicate with your allergist might be part of the problem, according to two new studies.
Manage hunger with wholesome foods
Whether you’re following a weight loss plan or simply maintaining healthy habits, finding foods that are nutritious sources of protein and promote satiety can help curb your urge to snack throughout the day.
All the lean ways to love pork
As new food and health trends appear across the country, pork makes the list as not only a delicious menu choice, but one that is both lean and versatile. With so many cuts to choose from, pork makes it easy ...
Healthy Home Entertaining
When hosting your next get together, share a great meal that offers a variety of foods that are both delicious and good for you.
Eye disease common occurrence
It may be easy to see that beauty is deeply rooted in your family tree. But some things that are passed down from generation to generation are not as easily seen—like glaucoma.
Black women have higher rates of high blood pressure
More Black women have high blood pressure than Black men and White men and women, according to new research in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes.
Borderline high blood pressure tied to deaths
NEW YORK—Blood pressure readings above the ideal but below the formal definition of “high” still raise a person’s risk of death from stroke and heart disease and should be addressed, according to a new study.
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