For people with heart defects, mental health support is essential to care at every age

Statement Highlights:
- Resilience and a high quality of life are demonstrated by many individuals born with heart defects; however, they may face a range of health-related psychological and social challenges throughout their lives.
- A new scientific statement reviews potential psychological and social challenges that […]
What Is HR and HER2 Breast Cancer?
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Why Is Postmenopausal Breast Cancer Common?
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Study finds risk disparity for black children who have stroke after heart transplant
Journal of the American Heart Association Report
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Desmoplastic Melanoma Picture Image on MedicineNet.com
Picture of Desmoplastic Melanoma

Desmoplastic melanoma is a rare and invasive form of skin cancer that represents about 4 percent of all skin melanomas. The malignant cells […]
Weed Killer Glyphosate Found in Most Americans’ Urine
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People of East Asian descent have more vessels reclog after endovascular treatment

Research Highlights:
- Among people who had a blockage in a large brain artery, those who carry a rare genetic variant found primarily in people of East Asian descent were more likely to have the vessel reclog during or shortly after treatment.
- Rapid genotyping to […]
For Blood Cancer Patients, COVID Boosters Can Bring Some Immunity
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Healthy Living Can Slash Odds for Prostate Cancer
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Heart-healthy, lower sodium version of traditional Chinese cuisine lowered blood pressure

Research Highlights:
- Researchers in China created a heart-healthy, lower sodium version of traditional Chinese cuisine that was appetizing, affordable and significantly lowered blood pressure among adults diagnosed with hypertension.
- The heart-healthy Chinese diet reduced sodium intake in half, from nearly 6,000 mg daily to […]