Genetic testing helps family uncover inherited heart condition
Mar 29, 2019
After a series of heart-related problems, a California woman discovered she had inherited the same heart condition that killed her mother and sister.
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Beetroot, nitrate supplements could help prevent salt-induced hypertension
Mar 28, 2019
Adding small amounts of beetroot or dietary nitrate to salty food products might help prevent salt-induced hypertension, according to an animal study.
After 4 strokes, rare disease and brain surgery, woman helps others
Mar 27, 2019
Fifteen years after recovering from three strokes in her 20s, Lisa Deck found herself battling a rare brain disorder.
Stressful life events tied to heart disease in older black women
Mar 26, 2019
Stress from divorce, job loss, deaths and other life events are linked to cardiovascular disease, says a new study that also examined whether resilience in African-American women could offset that strain.
What kind of diet helps heart health?
Mar 25, 2019
New recommendations to help prevent heart disease and stroke emphasize more fruits, veggies, nuts, legumes and whole grains – and less refined carbs and sweetened beverages.
Environment, culture, other social determinants play big role in heart health
Mar 21, 2019
Your neighborhood, cultural influences and ability to buy groceries are just as important to preventing heart disease as traditional risk factors, according to new guidelines.
Emphysema may increase risk of ruptured aneurysms
Mar 19, 2019
Older adults with emphysema may face a higher risk of bleeding strokes and ruptured aortic aneurysms, a new study finds.
Avoid daily aspirin unless your doctor prescribes it, new guidelines advise
Mar 18, 2019
Heart-related benefits of aspirin are offset by the risk for bleeding, prompting new recommendations that could upend widely held practice for many healthy people.
New guidelines: Healthy lifestyle, managing risks are key to preventing heart attack, stroke
Mar 17, 2019
New science-based guidelines say the most important way to prevent heart disease, stroke and other cardiovascular problems is to maintain a healthy lifestyle and manage cholesterol and blood pressure.
Overweight kids at higher risk for blood clots as adults
Mar 15, 2019
Adults who were overweight as kids appear to have an increased risk for potentially life-threatening blood clots in the legs or lungs, a new study finds.