High blood pressure common among black young adults
Nov 11, 2019
Despite high blood pressure levels, few young adults are being treated for the disease.
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Flu shot may aid heart bypass recovery
Nov 11, 2019
People who received the flu vaccine before heart bypass surgery showed fewer signs of inflammation, researchers say.
E-cigarettes match traditional smoking in some heart risks
Nov 11, 2019
Two studies find e-cigarettes may be just as dangerous, or worse, for heart health than traditional cigarettes.
Have diabetes? Make sure to manage cholesterol, too
Nov 19, 2018
People who have diabetes should make sure their cholesterol is under control, and recent guidelines say that might mean taking a statin.
For caregivers of heart failure patients, challenges mount in rural areas
Nov 15, 2018
Living in a rural area increases the difficulty of caring for someone with heart failure, a new study finds.
Achilles tendon may be window into heart disease severity
Nov 15, 2018
For people with heart disease, the thickness of their Achilles tendon may be an indicator of heart attack risk, a new study suggests.
Coronary calcium test could help clarify heart disease risk – and control cholesterol
Nov 13, 2018
When a patient's risk for heart disease is unclear, a screening for calcium in the arteries can help doctors define a plan of action for reducing cholesterol and cardiovascular risk.
PTSD common among aortic dissection survivors
Nov 13, 2018
Aortic dissection patients reported fear, detachment, nightmares and other PTSD symptoms following their life-threatening health scare, a new study finds.
15-year-old presents research at prestigious science conference
Nov 12, 2018
Bipasha Ray, a high school sophomore, is believed to be one of the youngest presenters at the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½'s flagship scientific meeting since it began in 1925.
Wait times for a donor heart may vary by race
Nov 12, 2018
New research suggests the wait for a heart transplant may vary by race.