Jul 26, 2021
Genomic science has helped reduce heart disease risk, but it may not benefit racial, ethnic or Indigenous groups because they are largely excluded from the studies, according to an American Heart Association scientific statement.
Jul 26, 2021
Severe sleep apnea could create major changes in the structure and function of arteries, speeding up "vascular aging," according to new research.
Jul 23, 2021
To be an elite athlete, it helps to have good genes. But that's not all it takes.
Jul 22, 2021
Stephanie and Chris Lyon learned their week-old daughter had undetected heart defects and needed open-heart surgery.
Jul 21, 2021
People with diabetes are at higher risk for dementia when blood sugar levels get too high or too low.
Jul 21, 2021
Infants who received even a relatively small amount of their mother's early breast milk, also known as colostrum, had lower blood pressure at 3 years old than those never breastfed, a new study shows.
Jul 20, 2021
Sharon Murff's sister recognized her slurred speech and clumsiness required immediate attention, so she called 911.
Jul 19, 2021
A mother's diet and weight may alter how her baby's genes behave and affect the child’s cardiovascular health, new research suggests.
Jul 16, 2021
Kumar Seetharam had a heart attack while playing tennis with his teenage daughter. Four of his arteries were 90% blocked.
Jul 15, 2021
People who live in neighborhoods with fewer resources have higher rates of obesity, heart disease, diabetes and cognitive issues, research shows.
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