CONDITIONS / HEART

CBD Will Cure What(ever) Ails You

The wild and far-ranging health claims about CBD -- a product of hemp, not marijuana, -- are unsubstantiated. The FDA needs to weigh in. >

Women with Broken Hearts

A man and a woman, both 55 or younger, arrive at the hospital with symptoms of heart failure. They are treated quite differently. >

Add Nutrition to Your Yearly Checkup

Health depends in large part on diet, but few doctors ask about it. The AHA looked at ways to get a picture of patients' eating habits. >

Not-So-Sudden Heart Attacks

The symptoms may be murky, but many heart patients know something is wrong weeks before a heart attack. >

Biotin Supplements' Risk to the Heart

Men and women of a certain age turn to biotin to keep hair from thinning and skin from aging. But it can be a bad idea for their hearts. >

Make Telemedicine Accessible for Seniors

Telemedicine is safer for seniors, but vision and hearing loss and technology are obstacles to using it. Here are trends that should help. >

A Shortcut to A Healthier Diet

The way a cafeteria is set up can subtly encourage better eating. It's all about distances. >

Food Stamps Pay Health Dividends

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance or SNAP program may seem expensive, but its price appears to be offset by savings in healthcare costs. >

Flu Vaccines Help the Heart

Having a flu shot protects you from more than the flu virus; it can prevent heart problems, too. So why do so few hospitals offer it? >

Obesity and Pregnancy

When a mother-to-be is obese it can interfere with the development of areas of the fetal brain implicated in ADHD and decision making. >

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