Higher cardiovascular risk linked to toxic metals found in everyday life
Jun 12, 2023
Chronic exposure to low levels of lead, cadmium and arsenic increases the risk of stroke and heart disease, according to a new ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥ scientific statement.
Jun 12, 2023
Chronic exposure to low levels of lead, cadmium and arsenic increases the risk of stroke and heart disease, according to a new ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥ scientific statement.
May 30, 2023
People with high cardiovascular risk scores performed worse on a set of tests that measure cognitive function, new research finds.
Apr 4, 2023
The sudden cardiac death of a loved one can be confusing. A new study suggests communication about a cause can help family members decide whether to seek genetic testing for their own risks.
Mar 27, 2023
As genetic tests make it easier to spot potential risks for cardiovascular disease, an ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥ report says results should be evaluated with care – and spells out how to do so.
Feb 1, 2023
Sepsis, a severe reaction to an infection in the bloodstream, may raise the risk of death or cardiovascular problems up to 12 years later, a new study suggests.
Jan 31, 2023
The relationship between depression and cardiovascular disease risk is well established in middle-aged adults. A new study suggests the link may begin in early adulthood.
Jan 25, 2023
Cardiovascular disease deaths increased substantially in 2020, the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, especially among Asian, Black and Hispanic populations, according to a statistical update from the ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥.
Jan 12, 2023
People with too much uric acid in their blood during midlife may face an increased risk for atrial fibrillation later in life, even if they are otherwise heart-healthy, new research finds.
Jan 9, 2023
Quinton Aaron dealt with grief by overeating and was diagnosed with heart failure. But with determination, medical guidance and help from the women in his family, the actor is on a healthier path.
Dec 19, 2022
People born with heart defects may face a nearly ninefold higher risk for heart failure and may develop it at a much younger age than their peers born with healthy hearts, new research suggests.