Dad's stroke at 49 inspired daughters to help patients
Sep 15, 2022
After Jose Rosales Campos of Calexico, California, had a stroke, his family felt the repercussions for years to come.
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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.
Her research is getting worldwide attention. But for now, she needs to finish high school.
Sep 8, 2022
Maria Balhara, 16, of South Florida will be presenting her work on teen eating habits at a major scientific conference.
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.
Black adults' religious practices linked to better heart health measures
Aug 24, 2022
Black adults with strong spiritual beliefs and practices are more likely to meet measures of good cardiovascular health, new research suggests.
Are you taking blood pressure in both arms? You should, study finds
Aug 3, 2022
Measuring blood pressure in both arms and using the higher reading is a more accurate way to diagnose hypertension and assess cardiovascular risk, a new study suggests.
Research captures unfolding cardiovascular toll from meth use
Aug 1, 2022
A large new study of California hospital patients suggests methamphetamine use may be as big a risk to heart health as alcohol misuse and cocaine use.
Heart-healthy version of Chinese food may lower blood pressure
Jul 11, 2022
A modified Chinese food diet modeled after the DASH diet lowered blood pressure in Chinese adults with hypertension, a four-week study shows.
She thought she had bronchitis, but the problem was her heart
Jun 13, 2022
Terita Grier of Atlanta passed her heart stress test. Then a trip to the emergency room for coughing and wheezing led to open-heart surgery.
High exposure to 'forever chemicals' may raise women's blood pressure
Jun 13, 2022
Middle-aged women with the highest levels of man-made chemicals in their blood were more likely to develop high blood pressure than their peers with the lowest levels, a new study finds.