Mothers could develop high blood pressure months after childbirth
Nov 15, 2022
Some women develop high blood pressure well after postpartum care ends and such cases may be missed, new research suggests.
Health Disparities News
Study of heart disease trends reflects diversity among Asian Americans
Nov 14, 2022
Cardiovascular disease rates may be rising faster in Asian subgroups than in white people – with the exception of people of Japanese and Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander descent.
Teens' research highlights lasting heart health effects of redlining
Nov 9, 2022
An internship project for two Houston high school students opened their eyes to the lasting health consequences of structural racism. Now they're trying to do something about it.
AHA president: The connection between economic adversity and cardiovascular health
Nov 6, 2022
In her Presidential Address at the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½'s Scientific Sessions conference, Dr. Michelle Albert focused her speech on the subject that's been one focus of her distinguished career.
As cardiac arrest deaths fall, Black and rural communities lag
Nov 4, 2022
Cardiac arrest deaths have dropped significantly in the U.S., but Black people saw less improvement than other groups, and rural communities are far behind metro areas, according to new research.
COVID-19 pandemic erased decade of progress in lowering heart disease death rate
Nov 3, 2022
Heart disease death rates fell for nearly a decade but jumped back up with the advent of COVID-19, a new study finds.
Protecting LGBTQ people from the health risks of social isolation
Oct 21, 2022
Loneliness and social isolation are health risks for anyone, but LGBTQ people face unique obstacles. Here's what can help.
Using friendly faces to help close gaps on vaccines and more
Oct 20, 2022
COVID and flu vaccines haven't reached all racial and ethnic groups equally, but some public health experts are addressing the problem by using trusted community members.
After a jump in maternal mortality for Hispanic women, a search for answers
Sep 30, 2022
In 2020, the maternal death rate for Hispanic women rose sharply. The reasons aren't yet clear, but the pandemic had direct and indirect effects.
Where you live may impact how likely you are to take your blood pressure meds
Sep 9, 2022
People in large urban areas may be less likely to take medications prescribed for high blood pressure than those who live in rural areas, preliminary research suggests.