For green spaces to be most beneficial to health, they need to be walkable
Nov 30, 2023
The positive health effects of green space may not just be about where you live, but how easily you can access nature, according to new research.
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Social determinants of health linked to faster genetic aging
Nov 29, 2023
New research suggests epigenetic changes may partly explain why social factors affect heart health.
Gaps in postpartum care may leave many women at risk for cardiovascular disease
Nov 27, 2023
A new study reveals alarming shortfalls in follow-up care after pregnancy for women with gestational hypertension, gestational diabetes and preeclampsia.
Genetic heart problem discovered during her pregnancy
Nov 16, 2023
Shauna Planck started having heart-related symptoms during college, but it would be years before she knew why. Answers finally came when she was pregnant.
Asian groups in US differ when it comes to cardiovascular disease and its risks
Nov 14, 2023
Cardiovascular risk varies greatly across the ethnic groups that make up the Asian population in the U.S., underscoring the need to research each individually, a new study suggests.
'I am fighting for my heart': A seemingly mild heart murmur turned out to be much more
Nov 14, 2023
While being evaluated for a sinus infection, doctors discovered Yolanda Everette-Neufville needed heart surgery.
Cancer, heart disease and a leap year wedding
Nov 9, 2023
After multiple bouts of cancer and heart disease, Stayc Simpson's advice is to never give up.
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander adults have second-highest cardiovascular death rate in the U.S.
Nov 8, 2023
Heart disease and stroke death rates for Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander adults have been substantially underestimated, new research suggests.
Mammograms show promise as tool for predicting heart disease and stroke in women
Nov 6, 2023
Women whose mammograms show evidence of breast artery calcification may face a higher risk for future cardiovascular problems, according to preliminary new research.
Can EKGs read by AI save lives? It's possible, researchers say
Nov 6, 2023
Artificial intelligence outperformed humans in identifying high-risk patients via electrocardiogram, leading to better care and fewer deaths, preliminary research says.