Dec 15, 2021
Hypertension during pregnancy is a serious health threat worldwide, but an expert analysis emphasizes emerging data that treatment may reduce a woman’s risk without endangering her child.
Dec 15, 2021
A new study suggests adding a few tests to a widely used tool for assessing stroke severity could provide lifesaving treatment for people who have less common strokes in the back of the brain.
Dec 14, 2021
The vast majority of people with dementia are cared for at home by loved ones. Studies show caregiving places them at higher risk for health problems of their own, but the work also can be rewarding.
Dec 13, 2021
Using donated properties, a transitional housing program at the nonprofit Weld Seattle gives residents tools to stay sober, reenter society and stay out of prison.
Dec 10, 2021
Reconnecting with loved ones over the holidays may boost your heart health. Here are a few ways to get started.
Dec 9, 2021
A study of Spanish auto workers finds that exposure to low levels of toxic metals may raise the risk for plaque buildup in the arteries of the neck, heart and legs.
Nov 30, 2021
Moderate to heavy drinking over an extended period may increase the risk of atrial fibrillation in adults under 40, according to a new study from South Korea.
Nov 22, 2021
As evidence mounts that COVID-19 causes neurological harm, scientists double down on research to find out why – and whether it could lead to a higher risk for Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.
Nov 16, 2021
A culturally tailored health education class for South Asians was associated with improvements in some cardiac risk factors among participants, new research shows.
Nov 14, 2021
In his Presidential Address at the AHA's Scientific Sessions, Dr. Donald Lloyd-Jones emphasized that cardiovascular health begins even before birth.