Air pollution means pregnant women can't breathe easy
Jul 2, 2019
Should air pollution worry pregnant women? Yes – but how much isn't clear.
High Blood Pressure News
Low vitamin D in babies predicts blood pressure problems for older kids
Jul 1, 2019
Children with persistently low levels of vitamin D had double the risk of elevated blood pressure between ages 3 and 18, a new study finds.
Genetics may help predict the right blood pressure drug for you
Jun 25, 2019
Researchers used people's genes to predict how well different blood pressure drugs would work – and found an unexpected risk.
Half of U.S. adults should monitor blood pressure at home, study says
Jun 24, 2019
About 104 million U.S. adults should monitor their blood pressure outside the doctor's office, according to a new study. That might be the best way to account for sometimes skewed results.
This faulty gene may help predict heart muscle disease
Jun 20, 2019
Starting with genetic sequence information, researchers found that people with certain mutations were more likely to develop dilated cardiomyopathy.
Popcorn as a snack: Healthy hit or dietary horror show?
Jun 18, 2019
Prepared properly, popcorn can be the feel-good nutritious hit of summer. Done wrong, it can get bad reviews.
Blood pressure drug boosts blood flow to key brain area in Alzheimer's study
Jun 17, 2019
An Alzheimer's disease study found a blood pressure drug increased blood flow to a key brain area, but the cognitive benefits aren't clear.
How to have a heart-healthy pregnancy before you even conceive
Jun 11, 2019
Preconception health – the care you get prior to becoming pregnant – is just as important as the care you get during pregnancy, especially if you have a condition that puts your heart at risk.
3 simple steps could save 94 million lives
Jun 10, 2019
A global effort to control blood pressure, cut sodium and eliminate trans fat could have a dramatic effect on cardiovascular disease, researchers say.
Army troops have worse heart health than civilian population, study says
Jun 5, 2019
The heart health of active-duty Army personnel is actually worse than civilians' heart health, a surprising study has found.