Predicting heart disease, stroke could be as easy as a blood test
Apr 29, 2019
A blood test used for diagnosing heart attacks may help predict cardiovascular disease for middle-aged and older adults, a new study says.
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Study backs lower blood pressure target for people with diabetes
Apr 29, 2019
Diabetes experts have disagreed on what's safe, but earlier high blood pressure intervention may be best for this high-risk group.
Missed osteoporosis screening puts stroke survivors at fracture risk
Apr 25, 2019
Doctors are missing a chance to help stroke survivors prevent fractures, a new study suggests.
Evidence grows for an HPV-heart disease connection
Apr 22, 2019
Recent studies have linked cancer-causing HPV to cardiovascular disease 鈥� in both women and men.
New drug to prevent clots clears safety hurdle
Apr 18, 2019
A promising anti-clotting drug clears the way for larger studies. It could someday provide a safer treatment for stroke patients.
One foot in front of another: East Texas doc聽gets her community moving
Apr 1, 2019
National Walking Day is a great time to find 鈥� or start 鈥� your own local walking program.
Kids with high blood pressure need smooth transition to adult medical care
Apr 1, 2019
Comparison of adult and pediatric blood pressure guidelines find "largely successful" efforts to bridge medical care between adolescence and adulthood.
Genetic testing helps family uncover inherited heart condition
Mar 29, 2019
After a series of heart-related problems, a California woman discovered she had inherited the same heart condition that killed her mother and sister.
Beetroot, nitrate supplements could help prevent salt-induced hypertension
Mar 28, 2019
Adding small amounts of beetroot or dietary nitrate to salty food products might help prevent salt-induced hypertension, according to an animal study.
After 4 strokes, rare disease and brain surgery, woman helps others
Mar 27, 2019
Fifteen years after recovering from three strokes in her 20s, Lisa Deck found herself battling a rare brain disorder.