Many older adults may not get the intensive blood pressure treatment they need
Sep 16, 2022
Fewer than 30% of older adults who need more aggressive treatment for hypertension actually get it, new research shows.
Prevention
Where you live may impact how likely you are to take your blood pressure meds
Sep 9, 2022
People in large urban areas may be less likely to take medications prescribed for high blood pressure than those who live in rural areas, preliminary research suggests.
Gay, bisexual adults may be less likely to take needed high blood pressure medication
Sep 7, 2022
Gay and bisexual men and women appear less likely to take prescribed medication for high blood pressure than their heterosexual peers, preliminary new research suggests.
Educators, other experts aim to build momentum in fight against youth vaping
Sep 6, 2022
As students settle in for a new school year, educators and researchers are developing an array of tactics to raise awareness about the dangers of vaping 鈥� and to help teens change behaviors and beat addiction.
Myocarditis from COVID-19 booster rare, but risk highest among teen boys, young men
Sep 6, 2022
Cases of myocarditis 鈥� an inflammation of the heart muscle 鈥� following a third dose of the Pfizer vaccine are rare and typically mild, research from Israel shows.
Addiction care urged for people who inject drugs and develop dangerous heart infection
Aug 31, 2022
People who inject drugs are at high risk for infective endocarditis 鈥� and when they have this dangerous heart infection, should also be treated for addiction, a new report says.
What goes into a Mediterranean diet, and how to get started
Aug 23, 2022
Definitions of Mediterranean-style eating vary, but the heart health benefits are clear.
COVID-19 infection poses higher risk for myocarditis than vaccines
Aug 22, 2022
The overall risk of myocarditis was higher immediately after being infected with COVID-19 than in the weeks after vaccination for the coronavirus, new research shows.
How you feel about aging could affect health. Here's how to keep the right attitude.
Aug 19, 2022
Research shows having a positive attitude about aging helps people live longer, healthier lives. Experts offer advice on how to keep a positive mindset as you get older.
Having ideal heart health may lessen the risk for brain vessel disease
Aug 17, 2022
A new study suggests people with excellent cardiovascular health have a lower risk for cerebral small vessel disease, which is linked to stroke and dementia.