Hurricane Sandy survivors face elevated heart risks long after the storm
New research shows that hurricane-related flooding does not just cause short-term damage; it can raise cardiovascular risks for…
Should you be taking daily aspirin for your heart?
It was once thought that taking daily aspirin was an effective way to prevent cardiovascular disease. But a…
Adults with both Down Syndrome and congenital heart defects show remarkable resilience
Adults with both Down Syndrome and congenital heart defects, also known as congenital heart disease (CHD), are showing…
WHO’s new report highlights the urgent need to address NCDs and mental health
The World Health Organization (WHO) today released a new report titled “Saving lives, spending less”, revealing that an…
Woman is in dire need of blood pressure meds after a fall
Dear Dr. Roach: I am a woman aged 58, and I have very high blood pressure from a…
Tai chi improves memory and sleep in older adults with type 2 diabetes
A clinical trial shows that practicing Tai Chi online can sharpen thinking skills and improve sleep in older…
Researchers provide new insights into how exercise helps lose weight
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (Duncan NRI) at Texas Children’s…
Heart attacks in women under age 65 are caused by factors other than clogged arteries
A new Mayo Clinic study finds that many heart attacks in people under 65 – especially women –…
Understanding the risk reduction of statins with cholesterol
Dr. Keith Roach  | To Your Health Dear Dr. Roach: A cardiologist recently suggested that I should consider…
Common wearable devices could remotely monitor pregnancy-related health changes
A simple fitness tracker might hold the key to revolutionizing maternal healthcare. Scientists at Scripps Research have found…
Food insecurity raises long COVID risk while SNAP support cuts it
New national data reveal that food insecurity worsens long COVID outcomes, but access to nutrition support programs like…
Fitness study shows exercise at work can cut chronic disease risks
A new Italian study finds that just two weekly workplace workouts can lower cholesterol and blood pressure, proving…