Articles By Jaleesa Baulkman
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1 In 9 Men Are At Risk For Sudden Cardiac Death: Study
A new study finds that men face a higher lifetime risk of sudden cardiac death than women. -
Fewer Americans Are Dying Of Heart Disease
The rate of decline in deaths caused by cardiovascular disease has slowed since 2011, study finds. -
Members of the LGBT Community Face Greater Health Risks
New study reveals lesbian, gay, and bisexual adults are more likely to report impaired physical and mental health and heavy drinking and smoking, and this may be linked to the discrimination they face. -
Can Church Lower Suicide Rates Among Women?
Attending a religious service could help prevent suicide, a study finds. -
For Pregnant Women, Elevated Blood Pressure Warns Of A Bigger Problem
Prehypertension in pregnancy has been linked to increased health risks after giving birth, a study finds. -
Are Seagulls Spreading Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria?
Scientists have detected a highly drug-resistant form of E-Coli in droppings of the migratory birds in Lithuania and Argentina. -
A Healthy Lifestyle May Actually Prevent Cancer
New study suggests healthy diet, exercise, and no smoking can reduce risk of getting and dying from cancer. -
New Heart Failure Therapy Could Prevent Nearly 30,000 Deaths
New heart failure therapy could prevent thousands of deaths each year in the U.S., finds study. -
NYC Summers: So Hot They Might Kill 3,000 People A Year By 2080
New study finds that by the 2080s, as many as 3,331 people could die every year from heat exposure during the summer months in New York City. -
Why Boys And Girls Have Different Experiences At School
New study suggests behavioral problems in early childhood have a larger negative effect on school-completion rates for boys than girls. -
New App Tells You When It's Best To Pop An Aspirin
Researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital believe their new app, “Aspirin Guide,” can help doctors and patients make informed decisions about aspirin use. -
Not Everyone At Risk Of Heart Problems Benefits From Statins
New research reveals that statins only reduce the risk of cardiac events in some patients.