Most Pregnancy-Related Deaths in U.S. Could Have Been Prevented
TUESDAY, Sept. 20, 2022 (HealthDay News) — More than four out of five pregnancy-related deaths in the United States could have been prevented, according to a new federal government report. The researchers examined data from Maternal Mortality Review …
Learn MoreDaily Timing of Antihypertensives Does Not Impact Effectiveness
FRIDAY, Sept. 16, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Antihypertensive medication effectiveness for protecting against heart attack, stroke, and vascular death is not affected by whether the medication is taken in the morning or evening, according to a late-brea…
Learn MoreDeadly Form of High Cholesterol Can Catch Black Americans by Surprise
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Chad Gradney underwent quadruple bypass open-heart surgery at age 27, and afterward spent eight fruitless years battling extremely high cholesterol levels.Then in 2012 he found himself back in an emergency…
Learn MoreModel Shows Behavior Changes Could Cut CV Risk in Stage 1 HTN
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Substantial health and economic benefits could result from widespread adoption of nonpharmacologic interventions in lower-risk U.S. adults with stage 1 hypertension, according to a study presented at the A…
Learn More¿Podrían los edulcorantes artificiales ser malos para el corazón?
VIERNES, 9 de septiembre de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Los edulcorantes artificiales son una forma popular de intentar mantenerse delgado, pero unos investigadores franceses sugieren que también podrían aumentar el riesgo de un ataque cardiaco o acciden…
Learn MoreEarly-Onset HTN, Type 2 Diabetes Linked to Early-Onset Glaucoma
FRIDAY, Sept. 9, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Age at diagnosis of hypertension (HTN) and type 2 diabetes (DM2) is associated with early-onset primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG), according to a study published online Aug. 31 in Clinical Ophthalmology.Jeffr…
Learn MoreCould Artificial Sweeteners Be Bad for Your Heart?
FRIDAY, Sept. 9, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Artificial sweeteners are a popular way to try to keep slim, but French researchers suggest they may also increase your risk for a heart attack or stroke.The finding stems from tracking heart health among more…
Learn MoreAccess to Primary Care Linked to Awareness, Control of Hypertension
TUESDAY, Sept. 6, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Better accessibility of primary care is associated with improved awareness and control of hypertension, according to a study published online Sept. 6 in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes.Jiajun…
Learn MoreHypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy Up for Gen Z, Millennials
FRIDAY, Sept. 2, 2022 (HealthDay News) — More recent birth cohorts of pregnant individuals have experienced a doubling of rates of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, according to a study published online Aug. 24 in JAMA Network Open.Natalie A. Came…
Learn MoreLupus, MS and Other Autoimmune Disorders Raise Heart Risks
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 31, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Research has linked heart disease to specific autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus. Now, a huge study shows that autoimmune diseases as a group increase your chances of developing hear…
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