Marijuana may hurt heart, more research needed, report finds
Aug 5, 2020
Cannabis use could negatively impact the heart and blood vessels, says a new scientific statement that urges more research to understand its effects.
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Are virtual doctor visits safe for discharged heart failure patients?
Jul 30, 2020
Heart failure patients discharged from the hospital need follow-up care, whether in person or virtually. A new study shows it can be done safely either way, but many still don't get it.
5 easy ways to keep tabs on heart health
Jul 29, 2020
Don't wait until it's too late to start tracking these heart-health numbers.
Flu shot may help protect vulnerable hospital patients from heart attack, mini-stroke
Jul 27, 2020
The flu vaccine might protect at-risk hospital patients from heart problems and more, a new study finds.
Controlling diabetes takes on greater urgency during COVID-19 pandemic
Jul 24, 2020
Uncontrolled blood sugar levels place people with diabetes at higher risk for severe COVID-19. Yet many continue to avoid emergency rooms when those levels escalate.
Genetic testing a tool for families dealing with certain heart diseases
Jul 23, 2020
Some cardiovascular diseases can be inherited, and a new 51Â鶹 report summarizes the role genetic tests can play.
Regular exercise outpaces pollution's negative effects on blood pressure
Jul 20, 2020
While inactive people exposed to high levels of pollution have an increased risk of high blood pressure, a new study shows the benefits of regular exercise hold up no matter how dirty the air.
Annual aerobic fitness testing could help improve kids' health
Jul 20, 2020
A new scientific statement explores how to help the nearly 60% of U.S. kids who lack a key measure of overall physical fitness and health.
Can a pay cut hurt your health?
Jul 15, 2020
Researchers have found links between sudden changes in income and subsequent heart and brain problems.
As pandemic disrupts research, scientists look for new ways forward
Jul 14, 2020
With campuses closed and work curtailed, researchers face long-term consequences from the coronavirus pandemic.