According to a new survey, the majority of adult workers in the U.S. are battling at least one chronic health condition that may need to be managed on the job -- but most aren’t telling their employers.
A new study finds taking vitamin D supplements may lower blood pressure in older people with obesity, but taking more than the recommended daily dose will not provide additional health benefits, according to researchers.
A new study finds obese teens who undergo bariatric surgery sustain major health benefits 10 years after the procedure -- including remission from type 2 diabetes, significant weight loss and lower blood pressure.
Researchers test 3 common arm positions used during BP screenings and find 2 of them may lead to misdiagnosis of high blood pressure.
A new study finds overweight people who stay awake too late face higher odds of metabolic syndrome, a cluster of conditions that increase the risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes.
A new study finds heavy caffeine consumption on a regular basis could elevate your risk of heart disease. So how much is too much?
A new study links parabens and phenols used in many makeup and sunscreen products to high blood pressure in pregnant women.
Researchers say they’ve developed a new technology that may lead to healthier aging and early detection of chronic diseases.
The health benefits of aggressive blood pressure control outweigh the potential risks for seniors, according to the latest results from a major clinical trial.
About 85% of seni...
Women who develop a complication like diabetes or high blood pressure during pregnancy are at higher risk of stroke or heart disease in the years after delivery.
It's long been known that certain complications of pregnancy can raise a woman's risk for heart trouble years later.
But new research shows that even the sisters of these women can be at higher heart risk -- suggesting risks may be genetically shared within families.
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Drugs like blood thinners, cholesterol-lowering statins and blood pressure meds can protect the health and extend the lives of people with heart disease....
Helping kids with obesity drop pounds can have a huge impact on their future health.
When these children and teens lose weight, they are less likely to have type 2 diabetes, high...
Don’t worry if someone’s checking your blood pressure in a loud public place.
The reading they get is apt to be just as accurate as if the test were taking place in ...
Major heart health risk factors like obesity, diabetes and high blood pressure remain on the rise in the United States, according to an annual report from the American Heart Associati...
Maintaining tight control over blood pressure for even a short while can provide lasting benefits for seniors’ brain health, a new clinical trial says.
People had lower ri...
The words “calm down” are worse than unhelpful -- they actually can increase blood pressure among new mothers of color, a study has found.
Gender-based racism through such microaggressions significantly increased a new mom’s blood pressure, compared to ...
The same technology behind COVID vaccines might be able to protect both the mother and child from a dangerous complication of pregnancy.
A new mouse study published Dec. 11 in the journal Nature sh...
Caregiving for children or sick loved ones can be very stressful. so much so it can affect your heart health, new research shows.
High caregiving stress increases risk of high bloo...
Keeping your blood pressure in check is important for more than just heart health -- it can also keep your brain sharp as you age.
A new study published Dec. 11 in the journal Neurology sho...
Some people develop epilepsy after surviving a stroke, as the injury they’ve sustained causes scarring and disorganized electrical activity in their brains.
But one type of blood pressure ...
Men with heart risk factors tend to lose their brain health more quickly than women with similar heart risks, a new study finds.
These men face brain decline as early as their mid-50s, while women are most susceptible from their mid-60s onward, researchers report in the ...
A wearable patch the size of a postage stamp that can monitor blood pressure continuously could soon help people manage their hypertension.
Researchers at the ...
High blood pressure is a rare health issue among teens, but U.S. case numbers are creeping upwards.
Now, research published recently in the Journal of the American Heart Association, show...
Vitamin D supplements might lower blood pressure in seniors who are obese, reducing their heart health risk, a new study says.
But taking more than the recomme...
People with both type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease face a heart health double-whammy, a new study says.
It doesn't take much: Adding just five minutes of exercise to your daily routine lowers your blood pressure and might cut your odds for heart disease, new research shows.
“The good news is that whatever your physical ability, it doesn’t take long to have a po...
Did you know that sodium is the bad guy in salt, raising your risks for high blood pressure and other heart ills?
Luckily for Americans, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is working to make it easier for you and your family to
Checking your blood pressure at home? Pay attention to arm position.
A new study by Johns Hopkins researchers confirms that it makes a "huge difference" when i...
Climate change and worsening diets are sending global rates of stroke and stroke deaths skyward, a new study warns.
Almost 12 million people worldwide had a stroke in 2021, up 70% since 1990, according to a team led by ...
An epidemic of high blood pressure is occurring in young adults and children in the United States, a pair of new studies show.<...
People are encouraged to monitor their blood pressure at home, but many folks will find that household blood-pressure cuffs are liter...
An experimental three-in-one blood pressure pill works better than layering on meds one at a time, a new clinical trial shows.
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Weather patterns in California that have been exacerbated by climate change could be fueling more cases of a dangerous fungal infection, scientists warn.
The Coccidioides fungus lives in soil, where it can be picked up by rodents and transmitted to people who br...
Your cellphone might be harming your heart, a new study warns.
People who regularly use a cellphone have a higher risk of heart disease, r...
Emboldened by success in its initial efforts to cut dietary salt intake by Americans, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday announced
Chugging coffee, swilling colas or pounding down energy drinks could cause heart damage over time, a new study warns.
All of these drinks contain caffeine, and a new study finds that folks who drink more than 400 milligrams of caffeine a day appear more likely to develo...
Untreated high blood pressure in your 60s could raise your risk for Alzheimer's disease later, new research shows.
The good news: Simple steps can ...
Eating more fruits and veggies can lower blood pressure and improve heart health by reducing acid levels in the body, a new clinical trial finds....
New research has added two conditions to the list of 12 risk factors that boost the chances of a dementia diagnosis.
The good news? You can guard against the development of both and researchers offer advice on exactly how to do that.
In a study published Wednesday ...
High blood pressure might increase a woman’s odds of suffering migraines, a new study finds.
Specifically, high diastolic blood pressure is linke...
Having high blood pressure in adulthood greatly raises the odds for multiple types of stroke, a new study confirms.
“Our results suggest that early diagn...
Screening for chronic illnesses like diabetes or fatty liver disease could one day be as simple as checking the temperature of your nose, eyes or cheeks.
The temperature of different parts o...
A class of blood pressure medications appears to also help lower seniors' risk of developing epilepsy, a new study finds.
The drugs, called angiotensin recept...
The average American diet has only improved modestly over the past two decades, despite tons of research tying unhealthy food to obesity, type 2 diabetes and heart disease, a new study finds....
The number of pregnant women with chronic high blood pressure doubled during the past decade and a half, but treatment remains low among them, a new study found.
Vigorous exercise more than once a week can lower the risk of dementia for people with high blood pressure, a new clinical trial shows.
People who engaged each week in vigorous physical activity had lower rates of mild cognitive impairment and
Common drugs used to control cholesterol, blood sugar and high blood pressure might also lower a person's risk of stroke, a new study finds.
The re...
Folks typically think of heart disease as a byproduct of modern fast-food living, but a new study shows the condition has plagued humanity for ...
The rate at which Americans under the age of 65 suffered a stroke rose by about 15% between 2011 and 2022, new government data shows.
That was true even among the young: The rate of stroke jumped 14.6% among people ages 18 to 44 during the study period, researchers from ...
Blood pressure medications appear to more than double the risk of life-threatening bone fractures among nursing home residents, a new study warns.
The increased risk stems from the drugs' tendency to impair balance, particularly when patients stand up and temporarily exp...
Preeclampsia can be a life-threatening complication of pregnancy, but a new blood test can help predict a woman's risk for the condition while she is in her first trimester, the test's maker said Wednesday.
It's the first test in the United States t...
Nine of 10 American adults are in the early, middle or late stages of a syndrome that leads to heart disease, a new report finds, and almost 10% have the disease already.
"Poor cardiovascular, kidney, and metabolic health is widespread among the U.S. population," conclud...
A potentially dangerous spike in blood pressure known as preeclampsia can occur in 1 in every 25 pregnancies, but an accurate test to spot those women at highest risk has remained elusive.
Now, Canadian researchers at Université Laval in Québec City say they've dev...
Better heart health can lead to a sharper mind for middle-aged Black women, a new study says.
Black women with worse heart health experienced a 10% decrease in their ability to think on their feet over two decades, researchers found.
On the other hand, Black women ...
Keeping blood pressure under control could be crucial for women in preventing uterine fibroids, new research shows.
Middle-aged women tracked for up to 17 years in a new study were 37% less likely to develop these painful growths if they treated their
Women who experience common complications during a pregnancy could face heightened odds for early death for decades to come, new research shows.
In the largest such study to date, "women who experienced any of five major adverse pregnancy outcomes had increased mortalit...
Cutting back on sodium is crucial to treating heart disease, but most heart patients aren't able to limit their salt intake, a new study finds.
On average, people with heart disease consume more than double the daily recommended amount of salt, researchers report.
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