The mummies' message: Take steps against heart disease
Oct 21, 2020
Research shows that ancient people had clogged arteries, even without today鈥檚 unhealthy habits. It's even more reason to live a heart-healthy life, experts say.
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How to fill the crucial need for more Black cardiologists
Oct 20, 2020
Mentors, networks and pipeline programs are all part of the mix in a nationwide effort to ease a critical shortage of Black cardiologists.
Belly fat may signal early heart issues for Mexican Americans
Oct 15, 2020
Excess fat deep in the belly leads to thickening of the arteries for Mexican Americans 鈥� but only those born in the United States.
Heart health report aims to bolster research, boost care for LGBTQ patients
Oct 8, 2020
A scientific statement highlights disparities in LGBTQ cardiovascular health and points the way for more 鈥� and better 鈥� research.
Optimism, resilience may guard heart health in Black adults
Oct 7, 2020
Researchers found that "psychosocial resilience" may be more important for cardiovascular health in Black adults than where they live, which has historically been a social determinant of health.
Beloved San Francisco drag queen spreads message of heart health
Oct 6, 2020
Drag performer Mutha Chucka was diagnosed with a severe heart problem and nearly died. Determination to get well and have a heart-healthy lifestyle helped Mutha recover.
People in poor heart health more likely to give their doctors low marks
Oct 1, 2020
As cardiovascular health worsens in the U.S., people with poor heart health have worse perceptions of their patient-clinician relationship, according to a new study.
Her pain seemed muscular. It was actually a heart attack.
Sep 25, 2020
Kelly Sosnowski brushed off symptoms for days, until the pain got so bad that her husband took her to the emergency room.
Cluster of risky conditions that can lead to heart disease is rising in Hispanic adults
Sep 22, 2020
Metabolic syndrome, a group of risk factors that can signal future diabetes or cardiovascular disease, is rising in Hispanic adults, as well as among younger adults.
Repeat heart attacks decline in women, as data suggest need to raise awareness
Sep 21, 2020
Fewer heart attack survivors are experiencing another within a year, according to new research showing the greatest decline was in women. Yet, a new survey shows heart disease awareness among women under 65 has dipped over the past decade.