Heart attack survivors could experience more rapid brain function declines
Feb 3, 2022
People who have heart attacks experience a faster decline in cognitive function than those who haven't had heart attacks, preliminary research shows.
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Dr. Jeremiah Stamler, 'the father of preventive cardiology,' dies at 102
Jan 26, 2022
Dr. Jeremiah Stamler, a trailblazing cardiologist who helped people understand the critical connection between healthy lifestyle and heart health, died early Wednesday.
Statistics report offers snapshot of the nation's brain health – and a guide to protecting it
Jan 26, 2022
Alzheimer's disease and related forms of dementia affect millions of people, and a new collection of statistics helps put the problem in focus.
Men prone to anxiety, worry may develop more risk factors for heart disease, stroke and diabetes
Jan 24, 2022
As men age, those who are anxious or worry excessively develop more risk factors for heart disease, stroke and Type 2 diabetes than those who don't, according to a new study that tracked men for 40 years.
Transplanting pig hearts into humans offers promise – and peril
Jan 14, 2022
News of a successful transplant of a genetically altered pig heart into a man with heart failure raises hope for a viable alternative to human cadaver transplants, experts say. But many questions remain unanswered.
Low-level toxic metal exposure may raise the risk for clogged arteries
Dec 9, 2021
A study of Spanish auto workers finds that exposure to low levels of toxic metals may raise the risk for plaque buildup in the arteries of the neck, heart and legs.
Pulmonary embolism is common and can be deadly, but few know the signs
Nov 23, 2021
Knowing the symptoms of pulmonary embolism, which was blamed in the death of NPR books editor Petra Mayer, could protect you, experts say.
For smokers, fatal heart attack or stroke may be first sign of cardiovascular disease
Nov 17, 2021
People who smoke develop cardiovascular disease earlier than those who don't and may die before they even know they have it, new research shows.
New study reaffirms risk of too much sodium, too little potassium
Nov 15, 2021
Consuming high levels of sodium and low levels of potassium may raise your chances for cardiovascular disease, according to a new study that sought to reaffirm the role sodium plays in health.
Cannabis use disorder may be linked to growing number of heart attacks in younger adults
Nov 8, 2021
At a time of increasing legalization of marijuana, new research shows a decade-long trend of more people under 50 with cannabis use disorder being hospitalized for a heart attack.