Salt sensitivity may increase risk of high blood pressure
Apr 26, 2021
Salt-sensitive people may have an increased risk of high blood pressure, according to research that points to the need for better genetic testing for sodium sensitivity.
Prevention
Too much belly fat, even for people with a healthy BMI, raises heart risks
Apr 22, 2021
Too much weight around the middle can raise the risk for heart disease, whether a person's body mass index is considered healthy or not, according to a new scientific statement.
How to make sure everyone gets a fair shot at the COVID-19 vaccine
Apr 22, 2021
People working to address vaccine inequity say overcoming the problem will take teamwork – and trustworthiness.
Smartphone-based tool helps detect irregular heartbeat in American Indians
Apr 21, 2021
A mobile screening tool can detect irregular heart rhythms in American Indians, who are at high risk for the condition, known as atrial fibrillation.
Could the pandemic help boost diversity in clinical trials?
Apr 16, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic and the racial and social justice movement have exposed health disparities and highlighted the need for diverse representation in research studies.
Waist size may better predict AFib risk in men
Apr 15, 2021
For women, body mass index may be a better predictor of the risk of an irregular heart rhythm called atrial fibrillation, while waist circumference may be a more helpful gauge in men, new research suggests.
5 things to know this Earth Day about how the environment affects health
Apr 14, 2021
The environment and your health are closely linked. Learn the connection between air pollution, climate change and you.
Straight answers to common questions about COVID-19 vaccines
Apr 13, 2021
Can I trust the COVID-19 vaccines? Were they made in a rush? A doctor and a nurse answer common questions.
Flu may play part in plaque-rupturing heart attacks
Apr 8, 2021
A flu vaccine may reduce the risk of Type 1 heart attacks in people 60 and older, according to new research.
Boosters hope bicycling boom outlasts the pandemic
Apr 7, 2021
When the pandemic struck, gyms closed, people shied away from mass transit and families were stuck at home. That sent many Americans to their bicycles, a heart-healthy habit experts hope will continue.