'Surprising' lack of progress on heart disease in younger adults, especially in women
Jul 8, 2019
After decades of declining cardiovascular disease rates, a new study shows the trend is reversing among younger people, and especially women.
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Adjusting BMI eliminates lead Asian Americans hold in heart health
Jun 26, 2019
A new study compares the cardiovascular health of Asian Americans to whites and found the difference comes down to BMI.
Study provides rare look at stroke risk, survival among American Indians
Jun 13, 2019
American Indians have been underrepresented in stroke research. A new study compares their risk with other racial groups.
How to have a heart-healthy pregnancy before you even conceive
Jun 11, 2019
Preconception health – the care you get prior to becoming pregnant – is just as important as the care you get during pregnancy, especially if you have a condition that puts your heart at risk.
Diabetes and heart failure are linked; treatment should be too
Jun 6, 2019
A new report looks at the connection between diabetes and heart failure – and how managing one condition can impact treatment of the other.
Stress from work, home can harm women's hearts. Here's what to do.
May 20, 2019
Research shows frazzled women are at higher risk of heart disease, diabetes and other chronic conditions.
Why are women with diabetes at greater risk for poor heart health?
May 14, 2019
Differences in treatment, sex hormones and cardiovascular risk factors all likely play a part in why women with diabetes are worse off than men when it comes to heart heath.
A stroke almost took gospel star's life – then taught her about living
May 8, 2019
Gospel legend Stefanie Minatee thought she was "invincible." A stroke showed her she wasn't. But her determined spirit has helped her through a long recovery.
Helping Southeast Asians get healthier and feel at home in America
May 6, 2019
Since arriving in Massachusetts from Vietnam in 1975, Anh Vu Sawyer has helped thousands of Southeast Asian refugees, immigrants and long-term residents understand the risks for heart disease and stroke.
Study backs lower blood pressure target for people with diabetes
Apr 29, 2019
Diabetes experts have disagreed on what's safe, but earlier high blood pressure intervention may be best for this high-risk group.