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UT Health Houston researchers designed RAPIDO, to help improve outcomes for Latinos with stroke. It's a major killer among Latino men and women.

A clinical trial in Australia of muvalaplin found it can lower lipoprotein-A or Lp(a) by more than 50%. A North Texas cardiologist says it could be a game-changer.

There's no cure for congestive heart failure, but a North Texas cardiologist talks with KERA's Sam Baker about how more walking can improve a patient's quality of life.

Trials show the recently FDA-approved drug works for early-stage Alzheimer's patients. But a Fort Worth doctor says there are side effects to consider.

Data from U.S. studies over 40 years found some heart attack victims experienced cognitive decline at a more accelerated rate as they aged than patients without underlying heart disease.

A North Texas breast surgeon agrees with screening earlier, but explains why she favors annual mammograms instead of exams every two years.

Erythritol is used as a sugar substitute in a variety of foods. Dr. Brandie Williams, a cardiologist with Texas Health Stephenville, told KERA’s Sam Baker consuming large amounts may lead to serious problems.

A 2018 study determined stroke was the third-leading cause of death in Texas.Carotid artery disease is a major cause of strokes. It narrows or blocks the arteries, on each side of your neck under the jawline, that provide the main blood supply to the brain.

The elderly and people with existing respiratory ailments have been highly susceptible, but the new coronavirus is also a problem for people with severe…

A recent study found blood pressure in women begins to increase at younger ages, and at a faster rate, than in men. The study is based on data collected…

One more reason to avoid high blood pressure: A new study suggests a possible link between high blood pressure and dementia.The study followed about 4,800…

A recent study found younger women – 35 to 54 – are having more heart attacks. They accounted for nearly a third of all female heart attack patients in…