Access to cardiac units may explain racial gap for heart failure patients
Oct 29, 2019
Black and Latino patients with heart failure get less access to specialized care, and a study suggests this – not biology – explains differences in outcomes.
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How does hormone therapy affect heart health in transgender people?
Oct 28, 2019
Cardiovascular health in transgender people calls for a multidisciplinary approach and more research is 'urgently required,' according to a new study.
Boston's Fresh Truck helps neighborhoods connect to healthy meals
Oct 24, 2019
A program that delivers fruits and vegetables wants everyone to see how food can be medicine – and a gateway to overall care.
American Indians may have higher risk of dangerous AFib
Oct 21, 2019
An irregular heartbeat called atrial fibrillation occurred more often among American Indians than among other racial and ethnic groups, according to new research.
Torn between work and family? It may not be good for heart health
Oct 10, 2019
A new study suggests the stress of work-family conflict may damage cardiovascular health, particularly for women.
Can being an immigrant be hazardous to your health?
Oct 7, 2019
Moving to a new country poses all kinds of specific health risks, according to experts who are increasingly calling immigration a social determinant of health.
Growing – and aging – Hispanic population at risk for dementia
Oct 3, 2019
Hispanic people may be more likely to develop vascular dementia as they age, but controlling risk factors now might curb the danger.
Make neighborhoods green for heart health? The idea is taking root
Oct 1, 2019
Trees and parks encourage physical activity and reduce stress – and might help low-income areas in particular, research suggests.
Vets with these mental health conditions could have higher heart risks
Sep 24, 2019
Depression, psychosis, anxiety and bipolar disorder among veterans can increase the risk of heart attack, stroke and death from cardiovascular disease, according to a new study.
Study sees 'epidemic' of deadly heart infections linked to opioid abuse
Sep 18, 2019
Researchers say infective endocarditis related to drug abuse is striking young, poor people more often.