Addressing risk factors during teen years can prevent heart-related issues in adulthood
Mar 26, 2025
As many "emerging adults" experience heart disease risk factors by their late teens, a new report explores how to help them head off future issues.
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'Tough as nails': How Dr. Caroline Bedell Thomas blazed a trail in heart research
Mar 13, 2025
As the creator of the decades-long Johns Hopkins Precursors Study, Dr. Caroline Bedell Thomas pioneered ways for identifying the root causes of heart disease.
Less TV time may lower heart disease risk, even for those with high genetic risk for diabetes
Mar 12, 2025
Watching TV for an hour or less each day may help offset the risk for heart attack and stroke in people genetically predisposed to Type 2 diabetes, new research suggests.
More steps, less sitting may lower risk of death in older female cancer survivors
Mar 11, 2025
Some women with a history of cancer may be able to reduce their risk of death from heart disease, stroke and other causes by walking more and increasing physical activity – even a little.
Getting more of some vitamins, minerals during pregnancy may lower future risk of high blood pressure
Mar 6, 2025
Women with higher levels of essential vitamins and minerals in their blood during pregnancy experienced lower risks for high blood pressure in middle age, new research shows.
What are people asking about COVID-19 – and what do doctors wish patients knew?
Mar 5, 2025
Five years into the COVID-19 pandemic, many people still have questions. Here's what doctors said they're hearing – and what they wish to be asked – and how they're answering.
Inspired or frightened by health info you just saw on social media? Try this first.
Feb 28, 2025
Social media, for better or worse, can have a huge influence on health decisions. Here's how to make sure that what you're doing is truly good for you.
Psychological screenings are vital to maternal heart health, report says
Feb 25, 2025
Identifying and treating mental health issues like depression and anxiety during and after pregnancy may improve the health of both mother and baby, according to a new American Heart Association report.
No joke: Learning about urine offers healthy lessons
Feb 19, 2025
Pee is the product of a delicate balance managed by the kidneys that's essential to your health, including the heart. Here's what's going on whenever you go.
5 things parents should know – and do – to keep kids' hearts healthy
Feb 13, 2025
Heart disease, typically thought of as an adult problem, can develop much earlier in life – even before birth. Here's what parents can do to protect their children's hearts.