This type of cholesterol could be bad in people with high blood pressure
Dec 13, 2022
The higher the level of lipoprotein(a), the higher the danger for heart attacks and strokes in those with hypertension, new research suggests.
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You're not a polar bear: The plunge into cold water comes with risks
Dec 9, 2022
Some people believe cold water swims, including the popular "polar bear plunges," have health benefits, but there's little evidence to support that notion. In fact, the practice can be dangerous.
Study of heart disease trends reflects diversity among Asian Americans
Nov 14, 2022
Cardiovascular disease rates may be rising faster in Asian subgroups than in white people – with the exception of people of Japanese and Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander descent.
Teens' research highlights lasting heart health effects of redlining
Nov 9, 2022
An internship project for two Houston high school students opened their eyes to the lasting health consequences of structural racism. Now they're trying to do something about it.
Upping your step count, even in small amounts, may increase life span
Nov 3, 2022
Adding just 500 to 1,000 steps to your daily routine could cut your risk of dying, including from heart-related causes, according to new research.
COVID-19 pandemic erased decade of progress in lowering heart disease death rate
Nov 3, 2022
Heart disease death rates fell for nearly a decade but jumped back up with the advent of COVID-19, a new study finds.
New guidelines revise how aortic disease is diagnosed and treated
Nov 2, 2022
The ·¬ÇÑÊÓƵ and American College of Cardiology have updated guidelines for how to diagnose and treat diseases affecting the body's largest artery.
Chest pain, shortness of breath linked to long-term risk of heart trouble
Nov 2, 2022
Chest pain and difficulty breathing may independently raise the risk of cardiovascular problems over a 30-year span, a new study finds.
Healthy fun or health risk? The two sides of fear
Oct 24, 2022
Fear can provide a healthy thrill, help us avoid danger or aggravate medical problems. Experts offer advice on how to stay on fear's good side.
How to lower heart disease and breast cancer risk at the same time
Oct 18, 2022
Some risk factors for breast cancer and heart disease overlap. Following simple evidence-backed tips can lead to a two-for-one benefit.