October 26, 2015 American Heart Association calls for focus on social factors The American Heart Association said today that more attention needs to be paid to the social factors that influence heart health, such as race, education, and address.
October 26, 2015 US startups get OK for smartphone-based heart tracking For a growing U.S. aging population, tracking heart health via a smartphone can mean the difference between life and death
October 26, 2015 Billie Jean King talks AFib and stroke risk For decades, Billie Jean King has broken barriers, fighting for gender equality on the tennis court and becoming a hero to the LGBT community. The 39-time Grand Slam title winner— she has a record 20 championships at Wimbledon— now has a new fight. King teamed up with Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. to raise awareness about the risk of stroke for those who have atrial fibrillation (AFib).
October 26, 2015 Mom who suffered 29 heart attacks in 24 hours now training for fitness competition A British mother of three who once suffered 29 heart attacks in 24 hours is now channeling her energy into fitness, and is looking forward to participating in the Miss Galaxy Universe fitness competition.
October 26, 2015 Poverty-linked heart risks greatest for poor black women, younger adults Among African American adults with low education and income levels, the increase in risk of heart disease or stroke associated with living in poverty is largest for women and people under age 50, according to a large new study.
October 26, 2015 Harold Ramis' condition: What is vasculitis? Harold Ramis, the man behind numerous blockbuster films such as Ghostbusters and Groundhog’s Day, passed away at the age of 69 from complications relating to vasculitis. Vasculitis is a blanket term for a diverse group of disorders that all share one common trait: inflammation of the blood vessels.
October 25, 2015 How much do chronic diseases cost in the US? The most expensive health condition in the United States is cardiovascular disease, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
October 25, 2015 Feeling grateful may improve health for heart failure patients Feeling grateful may help heart failure patients heal both physically and emotionally, say U.S. researchers.
October 25, 2015 Scientists identify people most likely to benefit from statins The American Heart Association’s 2013 recommendation for expanded statin use has raised eyebrows over whether the medications are now prescribed too much. But researchers at Washington University have found that analyzing genetics may help doctors determine who is most likely to benefit from the cholesterol-lowering therapy.
