She thought she had bronchitis, but the problem was her heart
Jun 13, 2022
Terita Grier of Atlanta passed her heart stress test. Then a trip to the emergency room for coughing and wheezing led to open-heart surgery.
Diabetes News
Cardiovascular risk factors undertreated in childhood cancer survivors
Jun 8, 2022
Childhood cancer survivors face a higher risk for cardiovascular disease than the general population, but new research suggests they are less likely to be treated for risk factors.
Prediabetes in young adults may raise heart attack risk
May 16, 2022
Young adults whose blood glucose levels are higher than normal are more likely to be hospitalized for a heart attack than those whose levels fall within the normal range, preliminary research finds.
Uncontrolled blood pressure, diabetes may be common among people with heart failure
Apr 28, 2022
Among U.S. adults with heart failure, about half have uncontrolled high blood pressure, and 1 in 5 being treated for diabetes didn't have it under control, new research shows.
Childhood abuse may raise cholesterol, diabetes risk in some adults
Apr 27, 2022
Some children who experience abuse may have higher risk for high cholesterol and Type 2 diabetes as adults, new research shows. But some risks may be offset by having "well-organized" households.
Fatty liver disease not caused by alcohol is common – and often missed
Apr 14, 2022
An abnormal buildup of fat in the liver affects nearly 1 in 4 adults worldwide, placing them at higher risk for heart disease, according to a new American Heart Association scientific statement that encourages greater screening.
A glass or two of wine with meals may lower Type 2 diabetes risk
Mar 3, 2022
Drinking a moderate amount of alcohol, particularly wine, with meals – but not at other times – may lower the risk for Type 2 diabetes, according to preliminary research.
Statistics report offers snapshot of the nation's brain health – and a guide to protecting it
Jan 26, 2022
Alzheimer's disease and related forms of dementia affect millions of people, and a new collection of statistics helps put the problem in focus.
Men prone to anxiety, worry may develop more risk factors for heart disease, stroke and diabetes
Jan 24, 2022
As men age, those who are anxious or worry excessively develop more risk factors for heart disease, stroke and Type 2 diabetes than those who don't, according to a new study that tracked men for 40 years.
Most U.S. adults with diabetes aren't managing the risks for heart disease
Jan 10, 2022
An American Heart Association scientific statement looks at the latest treatment techniques for diabetes and cardiovascular disease.