Study confirms the link between maternal obesity and risk of congenital heart defects.
Study confirms the link between maternal obesity and risk of congenital heart defects.
Screening technology uses a phone’s camera and flashlight to identify poor blood flow.
Left ventricular hypertrophy, related to the presence of high blood pressure, tracked closely to former defensive players in this study.
Pennsylvania study highlights a missed opportunity for OB/GYNs to screen women for dangerous cholesterol disorders.
Tighter blood pressure control can improve outcomes for elderly adults.
Study highlights the differences in stroke outcomes between women and men.
Study shows that sex, race and history of heart attack have an impact on heart failure risk.
Standing rather than sitting for six hours a day is linked to a potential weight loss of 5.5 pounds each year.
Keeping blood pressure consistently in the optimal range should be the goal for adults with hypertension.
A statement from the American Heart Association highlights a close link between breast cancer and heart disease.
Researchers explore why those born with heart defects tend to have double the cancer risk than other adults do.
Patients with an irregular heart rhythm should revisit treatment options regularly, study suggests.
Experts advise selecting an eating plan based on what works for you and what you can maintain over time.
Study finds even low levels of physical activity reduce risk of death in patients with heart disease.
Study links severe combat injuries and PTSD to increased risk for high blood pressure.
Taking heart medication during chemotherapy can help minimize heart damage in breast cancer patients.
Pittsburgh study links air pollution to increased heart risks in black adults.
Study finds 8 out of 10 teens use flavored products when trying tobacco for the first time.
Despite the drug’s benefits, women are less likely to receive optimal dose of dabigatran.
A review of more than 50 clinical trials comparing low- versus higher-fat diets shows no significant difference in weight loss results.
This program provides educational and peer-support resources on managing and preventing high cholesterol.
Nearly half of American adults have diabetes or are at risk for developing this disease.
Universal cholesterol screenings in Slovenia help identify children at risk for familial hypercholesterolemia.
Despite recommendations to call 911 at the first sign of stroke, minorities are less likely to seek immediate medical assistance than whites.
This program provides educational and peer-support resources on managing and preventing high cholesterol.
This program provides educational and peer-support resources on managing and preventing high cholesterol.
Recent statement from the American Heart Association and American Diabetes Association highlights the importance of heart disease prevention in patients with diabetes.
A review of 16 recent studies suggests the flu vaccine offers heart protection even for adults without known heart disease.
Only half of young adults suffering a heart attack knew they were at risk, finds study.
Stopping blood pressure medication has little effect on brain function in elderly adults, says study.
This program provides educational and peer-support resources on managing and preventing high cholesterol.
This program provides educational and peer-support resources on managing and preventing high cholesterol.
Even modest improvements in diet help prevent heart disease.
Study finds Latinos spend three-fourths of the day sedentary, which takes a toll on heart health.
Even when heart attack patients are referred to cardiac rehabilitation, few complete the program.
This program provides educational and peer-support resources on managing and preventing high cholesterol.
Fewer older adults are on non-statin lipid therapy due to concerns raised by recent clinical trials, finds study.
Analysis of VA data stands in contrast to health disparities in the general U.S. population.
Women are less likely to be taking preventive medicines and seek care at the ER more frequently.