How are asthma and heart health linked?
May 17, 2024
Research suggests asthma is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. However, questions remain about the link between the chronic lung disorder and heart health.
High Blood Pressure News
New screening method may better predict preeclampsia early in first pregnancy
May 6, 2024
A more personalized screening method may better predict potentially life-threatening preeclampsia, allowing women at risk to take preventive measures, new research suggests.
'Safety bundles' may reduce pregnancy-related deaths, particularly among Black women
Apr 11, 2024
For Black Maternal Health Week, we look at how a growing body of evidence suggests standardizing treatment protocols can narrow racial disparities in maternal care.
Since losing her mom to heart disease at 53, health and fitness are her priorities
Apr 8, 2024
Sarah Steinsiek gave up smoking and focused on healthy eating and exercise to honor her mother – and herself.
Heart disease doesn't have to keep you from donating blood
Mar 7, 2024
As blood supplies and donations hit critical lows, experts say people with heart disease may be able to help.
Healthy runner's stroke followed a bad bout of COVID-19
Feb 27, 2024
Elevated blood pressure and her daughter's remark about her garbled speech led Shelley Marshall to the hospital.
High blood pressure before 35 may triple Black women's stroke risk
Feb 1, 2024
Black women treated for hypertension earlier in life face double or triple the risk for having a stroke, new research suggests.
Her smartwatch alerted her to a heart issue the week of her 40th birthday
Jan 30, 2024
A Texas woman was asleep when her smartwatch started buzzing. It had detected an irregular heartbeat.
What is a heart attack? Cardiologists explain the condition following death of NBA coach
Jan 26, 2024
The death of Golden State Warriors assistant coach Dejan Milojević at 46 has brought attention to heart attacks, with cardiologists emphasizing the importance of symptom awareness and prevention.
Dizziness during pregnancy: When is it a concern?
Jan 18, 2024
Dizziness is common during pregnancy. But in some cases, it can signal bigger problems.