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Stroke may increase risk of anxiety, depression and more in children

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via Stroke may increase risk of anxiety, depression and more in childrenResearch Highlights: Children who have had a stroke may be at higher risk for developing anxiety, depression and related physical symptoms such as headaches and stomach aches than their peers. Among the study participants, the most common age for ...

Heart disease remains leading cause of death as key health risk factors continue to rise

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via Heart disease remains leading cause of death as key health risk factors continue to riseHighlights: According to the American Heart Association's 2025 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics Update, heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the U.S. While medical advances have helped more people live longer with cardiovascular ...

Race- and gender-based microaggressions linked to higher post-birth blood pressure

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via Race- and gender-based microaggressions linked to higher post-birth blood pressure Research Highlights: More than one-third of Asian, Black and Hispanic women in the study group reported experiencing at least one microaggression related to race and gender during or after their pregnancy. The link between racial microaggressions and ...