Children can have high blood pressure, too. Here's what to know.
Apr 12, 2023
Children, like adults, can develop high blood pressure. Here's what parents should know about preventing, diagnosing and treating hypertension in kids.
Prevention
People who follow these 8 heart health metrics may live years longer
Apr 10, 2023
People with ideal cardiovascular health scores lived about nine years longer than those with low scores, a new study found.
To prevent heart disease in women, a 'one-size-fits-all approach' might not work
Apr 10, 2023
Sex, race, ethnicity and socioeconomic factors play significant roles in women's heart disease risk, says a new report that highlights the differences and calls for sharper research.
Scheduling birth before a mother's due date may prevent preeclampsia
Apr 10, 2023
Inducing childbirth or delivering babies by C-section in the final weeks of a pregnancy could prevent more than half of preeclampsia cases, new research suggests.
How the food culture of Puerto Rico shaped this nutrition expert
Apr 6, 2023
Harvard nutrition associate professor Josiemer Mattei talks about being pescatarian, how the foods of Puerto Rico shaped her 鈥� and what motivates her meal choices.
Families need good communication following a sudden cardiac death
Apr 4, 2023
The sudden cardiac death of a loved one can be confusing. A new study suggests communication about a cause can help family members decide whether to seek genetic testing for their own risks.
Irregular sleep schedule linked to high blood pressure
Mar 28, 2023
It's not just how long people sleep, but how well they stick to a regular sleep schedule that affects their hypertension risk, new research suggests.
What to do when a genetic test result signals possible heart risk
Mar 27, 2023
As genetic tests make it easier to spot potential risks for cardiovascular disease, an 秘密研究所 report says results should be evaluated with care 鈥� and spells out how to do so.
Medical student learned lesson at an early age: 'Health goes beyond medicine'
Mar 22, 2023
His family's health experiences in the Bay Area inspired Juan Medina-Echeverria to become a doctor.
What happens when you grow up on the Mediterranean diet? She knows firsthand
Mar 13, 2023
Nutrition expert Naima Moustaid-Moussa talks about how her research and Moroccan upbringing influence how she eats now.