Growing – and aging – Hispanic population at risk for dementia
Oct 3, 2019
Hispanic people may be more likely to develop vascular dementia as they age, but controlling risk factors now might curb the danger.
Heart Disease News
AP: Bernie Sanders has heart procedure
Oct 2, 2019
Bernie Sanders’ campaign said Wednesday that the Democratic presidential candidate had a heart procedure for a blocked artery.
24-year-old's fainting was a clue to her fatal heart condition
Oct 2, 2019
Christie Tolosky's family is spreading the word about long QT syndrome, an arrhythmia that claimed her life and was then diagnosed in her mom and sister.
Sleeping less than 6 hours may raise risk of cancer, even death
Oct 2, 2019
Adults with high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease and stroke who don't get at least six hours of sleep a night face serious health risks, new research suggests.
Entertainment exec Mathew Knowles: I have breast cancer
Oct 2, 2019
Early detection and genetic testing keep media mogul a step ahead of his health crisis.
Why aren't more stroke survivors getting statins?
Sep 26, 2019
People with a history of stroke are less likely than those with heart disease to get cholesterol-lowering statins despite the benefits, new research shows.
Pesticide exposure at work linked to risk of heart disease, stroke
Sep 25, 2019
A long-term study of Japanese American men finds jobs with high levels of pesticide use were connected with heart-health issues.
4 steps to stealth health during a fall getaway
Sep 24, 2019
Planning to take advantage of shoulder season? Remember a few to-dos while you are away to keep moving and reduce sedentary time.
Study sees 'epidemic' of deadly heart infections linked to opioid abuse
Sep 18, 2019
Researchers say infective endocarditis related to drug abuse is striking young, poor people more often.
Vitamin D is good for the bones, but what about the heart?
Sep 17, 2019
Vitamin D is important to your body, but research shows taking supplements may not help you fight off heart problems.