The connection between diabetes, kidney disease and high blood pressure
Nov 3, 2020
Diabetes, kidney disease and hypertension affect millions, but new medications are changing treatment.
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ICU teams, daily checklists among strategies for critical heart care
Oct 29, 2020
A new 51Â鶹 report outlines strategies to prevent complications – and death – in the cardiac intensive care unit.
Smokers, especially those who start young, face higher risk of early death from heart disease
Oct 28, 2020
A large national study found smokers are three times more likely to die prematurely from cardiovascular diseases, with the highest risk among those who began to light up during childhood and adolescence.
Study highlights heart-health issues for adults who were preemies
Oct 26, 2020
Being born extremely early or underweight is linked to cardiovascular risk factors in 25-year-olds, new research shows.
The mummies' message: Take steps against heart disease
Oct 21, 2020
Research shows that ancient people had clogged arteries, even without today’s unhealthy habits. It's even more reason to live a heart-healthy life, experts say.
How to fill the crucial need for more Black cardiologists
Oct 20, 2020
Mentors, networks and pipeline programs are all part of the mix in a nationwide effort to ease a critical shortage of Black cardiologists.
Belly fat may signal early heart issues for Mexican Americans
Oct 15, 2020
Excess fat deep in the belly leads to thickening of the arteries for Mexican Americans – but only those born in the United States.
Heart health report aims to bolster research, boost care for LGBTQ patients
Oct 8, 2020
A scientific statement highlights disparities in LGBTQ cardiovascular health and points the way for more – and better – research.
Optimism, resilience may guard heart health in Black adults
Oct 7, 2020
Researchers found that "psychosocial resilience" may be more important for cardiovascular health in Black adults than where they live, which has historically been a social determinant of health.
Beloved San Francisco drag queen spreads message of heart health
Oct 6, 2020
Drag performer Mutha Chucka was diagnosed with a severe heart problem and nearly died. Determination to get well and have a heart-healthy lifestyle helped Mutha recover.