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By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant   I once had a neighbor I’ll refer to as “Reggie” for the sake of his family’s privacy. He took

Nearly half of U.S. adults should receive earlier treatment for high blood pressure, including lifestyle changes and medications, according to a set of new

This often-fatal arrhythmia requires emergency care By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant   As the most frequent cause of sudden cardiac death, ventricular fibrillation causes an

From 1970 to 2022, there was a decrease in heart disease mortality overall, but an increase in mortality from other heart conditions, including heart

There’s widespread support among Americans for requiring that kids be vaccinated before they can go to school, a new Harvard survey has found. About

They’re more common than you may think By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant   Learning disabilities are lifelong issues that affect one’s capability to learn. According

What signs would you notice? By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant   Learning disabilities such as dyslexia are not uncommon among schoolchildren and can be overlooked

What do those in the field view as top concerns? By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant   In some ways, educating children with disabilities has never

What can you do at home to prepare? By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant   Is your child on the autism spectrum? You can improve his

Excellus BCBS members report better function and less pain   A new Excellus BlueCross BlueShield benefit is helping members overcome one of the nation’s