Regular fasting could lead to longer, healthier life
Nov 25, 2019
Routine fasting is associated with longer life span and lower rates of heart failure, according to two new studies.
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High blood pressure, unhealthy diets in women of childbearing age
Nov 18, 2019
One in five women who are in peak years for childbearing has high blood pressure, setting the stage for increased health risks during pregnancy. A popular diet could help.
High blood pressure common among black young adults
Nov 11, 2019
Despite high blood pressure levels, few young adults are being treated for the disease.
Retina changes offer glimpse into body's heart health
Oct 30, 2019
Largest study of its kind confirms link between heart disease risk factors and changes to blood vessels in the eye.
'New Amsterdam' may be a drama, but it's looking at this real-life heart issue
Oct 16, 2019
The NBC medical series New Amsterdam takes a look at the risks African American men face with high blood pressure.
Moms' use of 'snus' tobacco linked to higher blood pressure in kids
Oct 16, 2019
Children exposed to nicotine because their mothers used a type of smokeless, powdered tobacco while pregnant saw increased blood pressure by age 6, a study says.
Lowering blood pressure may prevent new brain lesions in older people
Oct 14, 2019
A new study finds treating blood pressure in men and women 75 and older reduces the accumulation of lesions in the brain that increase risk of dementia, stroke and falls.
Torn between work and family? It may not be good for heart health
Oct 10, 2019
A new study suggests the stress of work-family conflict may damage cardiovascular health, particularly for women.
Sleeping less than 6 hours may raise risk of cancer, even death
Oct 2, 2019
Adults with high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease and stroke who don't get at least six hours of sleep a night face serious health risks, new research suggests.
Entertainment exec Mathew Knowles: I have breast cancer
Oct 2, 2019
Early detection and genetic testing keep media mogul a step ahead of his health crisis.