Guidelines that diagnose more kids with high blood pressure work, study says
Apr 22, 2019
New definitions for pediatric high blood pressure were issued in 2017; research now shows they accurately predict future cardiovascular problems.
Apr 22, 2019
New definitions for pediatric high blood pressure were issued in 2017; research now shows they accurately predict future cardiovascular problems.
Apr 17, 2019
Ever heard of cardiorespiratory fitness? It may help predict the odds of having a heart attack, especially for women.
Apr 8, 2019
Cardiovascular disease is a "competing cause of death" in cancer survivors. Cardio-oncology rehab may provide a solution to lowering that risk, says a new scientific statement.
Apr 1, 2019
Comparison of adult and pediatric blood pressure guidelines find "largely successful" efforts to bridge medical care between adolescence and adulthood.
Mar 28, 2019
Adding small amounts of beetroot or dietary nitrate to salty food products might help prevent salt-induced hypertension, according to an animal study.
Mar 26, 2019
Stress from divorce, job loss, deaths and other life events are linked to cardiovascular disease, says a new study that also examined whether resilience in African-American women could offset that strain.
Mar 18, 2019
Tina Johnson went from college sprinter to being overweight and having high blood pressure and cholesterol. She's rebounded using what new prevention guidelines suggest are keys to healthy life – and she's showing others how to do it, too.
Feb 6, 2019
Fluctuating blood pressure after a stroke is associated with higher risk of death, according to a new study.
Feb 5, 2019
A new study suggests screening younger adults now for high blood pressure, cholesterol, and other risk factors may help prevent stroke later.
Feb 1, 2019
In annual proclamation, president urges nation to "commit to a lifestyle that improves overall heart health."