This week’s top stories:  For decades China has had one of the highest female labor force participation rates in the world, much higher than the U.S. To help the national economy, Communist Party Chairman Mao…

THURSDAY, June 3, 2021 (American Heart Association News) -- Early menopause could mean an increased risk of stroke caused by blocked blood vessels, according to a new study. Yet for each year of menopause delay,…

THURSDAY, June 3, 2021 -- America, get ready for a baby boom. That's the likelihood anyway, according to a new forecast that suggests a drop in pregnancy and birth rates seen during the early part…

THURSDAY, June 3, 2021 -- The cost of COVID-19 hospitalizations averaged nearly $22,000 for older Americans in 2020 — and much more for those who became critically ill, a new government study finds. Researchers at…

THURSDAY, June 3, 2021 (American Heart Association News) -- As the days get longer and the temperature rises, summer is an ideal time to enjoy outdoor activities. Following some simple advice can increase the odds…

THURSDAY, June 3, 2021 -- Could getting out of bed just one hour earlier every day lower your risk for depression? Yes, claims new research that found an earlier start to the day was tied…

THURSDAY, June 3, 2021 -- Parkinson's disease patients can get symptom relief with deep brain stimulation (DBS) therapy that lasts over the long term, a new study shows. Over 15 years, patients who received DBS,…

THURSDAY, June 3, 2021 -- COVID-19 patients are at increased risk for severe strokes, according to a new study that also found that the overall risk of stroke is higher in younger patients. Researchers analyzed…