Regular fasting could lead to longer, healthier life
Nov 25, 2019
Routine fasting is associated with longer life span and lower rates of heart failure, according to two new studies.
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Areas hit hardest after recession saw jump in cardiovascular death rates
Nov 22, 2019
After the Great Recession, the most economically distressed counties saw the biggest increase in deaths from cardiovascular disease, according to new research.
Serious heart defects increase heart failure risk in early adulthood
Nov 22, 2019
Children born with severe heart defects are at higher risk of developing heart failure or needing a heart transplant in early adulthood, a new study shows.
Obesity, other factors may speed up brain aging
Nov 21, 2019
The brains of middle-age adults may be aging prematurely if they have obesity or other factors linked to cardiovascular disease, a new study finds.
HIV could increase risk of death from heart failure
Nov 20, 2019
A new study shows hospitalizations and deaths from heart failure were higher among people with HIV than those without, even after controlling for other health factors.
Erectile dysfunction might up the odds for irregular heartbeat
Nov 19, 2019
Men who reported having erectile dysfunction were more likely to be diagnosed with atrial fibrillation in a new study.
Bacteria in your spit might play a role in heart disease
Nov 19, 2019
Salivary bacteria in people with clogged arteries is distinct from those of healthy people, according to a new study.
Millions who have never smoked cigarettes are using other tobacco products
Nov 18, 2019
More than 33 million people in the U.S. who have never smoked traditional cigarettes have tried e-cigarettes and other non-cigarette tobacco products, a new study finds.
High blood pressure, unhealthy diets in women of childbearing age
Nov 18, 2019
One in five women who are in peak years for childbearing has high blood pressure, setting the stage for increased health risks during pregnancy. A popular diet could help.
AHA president emphasizes importance of clinical trials, young researchers
Nov 17, 2019
In his Presidential Address at Scientific Sessions, Dr. Robert Harrington used a theme of "evidence matters" while spotlighting research and the next generation of scientists.