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A guide for what doctors and parents can do as Kawasaki disease kids grow up
Oct 11, 2021
Kawasaki disease has long-term health implications, but the transition from pediatric to adult care needs to be handled better, a new report says.
Oct 11, 2021
Kawasaki disease has long-term health implications, but the transition from pediatric to adult care needs to be handled better, a new report says.
Oct 4, 2021
People diagnosed with high blood pressure in young adulthood have smaller brains and a higher risk for dementia than those with normal blood pressure, new research finds.
Oct 4, 2021
Subjective social status – how we compare ourselves to others in society – sounds like a psychological issue. For people who feel they are on the lower end of the scale, it also may be a health issue.
Sep 28, 2021
A booster dose of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine has been authorized for groups that include people with heart disease and stroke, but everyone should start by just getting vaccinated, experts say.
Sep 28, 2021
Vaccination rates for pregnant women remain low, especially among Black and Hispanic women, even as doctors emphasize the vaccine's safety and urgency.
Sep 28, 2021
A self-care program to teach strategies about medication, healthy eating and exercise may offer Black women help in controlling high blood pressure, a small study suggests.
Sep 27, 2021
Younger men and older women are most likely to have high blood pressure that's not under control despite taking medication, preliminary research says.
Sep 20, 2021
A year of exercise training preserved or increased youthful elasticity of the heart muscle among middle-aged people with early signs of heart failure, new research shows.
Sep 15, 2021
Misinformation and other factors have helped limit COVID-19 vaccination levels among Hispanic people, but there are signs of a shift.
Aug 30, 2021
Studies show jobs can affect health, some positively and some negatively. Whatever happens during the workday, there are things to consider to ensure good health on and off the job.
Guidelines Resource Center
The American Heart Association regularly releases guidelines and scientific statements for preventing and treating heart disease and stroke.
What do these guidelines mean for you? Should you change your medications? Should you see a doctor for treatment? How do you know if you’re healthy? You’ll find answers here in the Guidelines Resource Center.