Calorie data on menus could generate significant health, economic benefits
Jun 4, 2020
The federal menu labeling law may help diners make better choices and reduce cases of cardiovascular diseases and diabetes, a new study finds.
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Inherited high cholesterol may be common in people with heart disease
May 29, 2020
Familial hypercholesterolemia, a genetic disorder that causes high LDL cholesterol, affects 1 in 17 people with cardiovascular disease, researchers reported.
Heart disease, diabetes rates higher for American Indians, Alaska Natives
May 28, 2020
Type 2 diabetes affects American Indians and Alaska Natives at three times the rate of their white peers and is linked to high rates of heart attacks and strokes, according to a new report.
Altitude? Exhaustion? Then, she remembered the Elizabeth Banks video
May 27, 2020
Stacey Bailey remembered the heart attack lessons of an Elizabeth Banks video just in time to save her life.
Her coronary artery 100% blocked, she didn't call 911. She hopes others know better.
May 20, 2020
Charley Bednarsh feared burdening already overburdened health care workers with her health problem. It could've killed her.
Is high blood pressure inevitable? Here's how to keep it in check
May 18, 2020
How and why blood pressure might change over a lifetime 鈥� and why it鈥檚 important to keep it under control.
NYC cardiologist 鈥� and COVID-19 survivor 鈥� helps Hispanics fight the virus
May 14, 2020
Dr. Samer Kottiech is using his experience to help the Hispanic community cope with the disease.
Even 1 sugary drink a day could boost heart disease, stroke risk in women
May 13, 2020
Drinking one or more sugar-laden beverage a day could increase cardiovascular disease risk in women, new research shows.
Heavy drinking could lead to stroke, peripheral artery disease
May 5, 2020
Higher levels of alcohol consumption was associated with an increased risk of stroke, peripheral artery disease and possibly heart disease, according to new genetic research.
More intense blood pressure control may lower irregular heartbeat risk
May 4, 2020
A study suggests aggressive blood pressure control could cut the risk of a common type of irregular heartbeat called atrial fibrillation.