Young women face rising mortality rates from high blood pressure
Nearly 1 in 2 Americans has high blood pressure—sometimes called the “silent killer” because it harms the heart…
Early morning workouts may improve cardiometabolic health
People who regularly exercised early in the morning were significantly less likely to have coronary artery disease, high…
Gut-derived blood markers may help predict who develops coronary heart disease
A major multi-cohort study found that several gut microbiota-related metabolites in the bloodstream were linked to later coronary…
Easy ‘silent’ TikTok trend is actually great for heart health
Shhh — the secret’s out! Experts say a TikTok fitness trend that prioritizes the sound of silence can…
Researchers use multiview deep learning to enhance echocardiogram analysis
Heart disease is the leading cause of adult death worldwide, making cardiovascular disease diagnosis and management a global health priority. An echocardiogram,…
Blood pressure readings may help identify future dementia risk
Measures of blood vessel health derived from routine blood pressure readings may help identify adults at increased risk…
Best diet for your heart: Low carb or low fat?
Food impacts on health. Various popular diets have ranged from low fat to low carbohydrates (carbs) in the…
Swirling beauty of the Milky Way galaxy’s heart is captured in a new telescope picture
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A telescope in Chile has revealed in unprecedented detail the swirling splendor of star-forming gases at…
U.S. cigarette smoking falls below 10% for the first time but millions still use tobacco
A new national analysis of NHIS data reveals a historic drop in cigarette smoking among U.S. adults while…
Tony Alvarado’s Inspiring Weight Loss Transformation
5 min read Tony Alvarado, 45, from Houston, Texas is a professor of mathematics at Rice University and…
Everyday wearable data could reveal early brain health signals
Consumer wearable sensors combined with AI modeling may enable continuous, real-world tracking of cognitive and emotional health, offering…
I’m a cardiologist — 3 great supplements for your heart
Want to give your heart a little TLC? Across the country, nearly half of all adults have some…