Low vitamin D in babies predicts blood pressure problems for older kids
Jul 1, 2019
Children with persistently low levels of vitamin D had double the risk of elevated blood pressure between ages 3 and 18, a new study finds.
Food & Nutrition
Michael Bloomberg's wide-ranging efforts to promote health are honored
Jun 24, 2019
The former New York City mayor received the Ron Haddock AHA/ASA International Impact Award.
Popcorn as a snack: Healthy hit or dietary horror show?
Jun 18, 2019
Prepared properly, popcorn can be the feel-good nutritious hit of summer. Done wrong, it can get bad reviews.
Cool off with this quick, nutritious summer smoothie
Jun 12, 2019
Who needs ice cream this summer? A nutritional blended drink like the bluey smoothie can be the ultimate treat to beat the heat.
3 simple steps could save 94 million lives
Jun 10, 2019
A global effort to control blood pressure, cut sodium and eliminate trans fat could have a dramatic effect on cardiovascular disease, researchers say.
Remember those resolutions from long ago? Simple steps can keep you on track
Jun 7, 2019
Keeping it simple and taking measured, steady steps can keep you on track to long-term success in achieving 2019’s resolutions to be healthy.
Doctor gave up journalism to become public health leader
Jun 4, 2019
Before Dr. Sonia Angell became a public health leader, she wanted to be a journalist. But she ultimately decided to put down her notebook and roll up her sleeves in the community.
Energy drinks may provide jolt to heart, blood pressure
May 29, 2019
People who drank 32 ounces of energy drinks in an hour had abnormal electrical activity in their hearts four hours later, according to a study that confirms previous research.
Drinking red wine for heart health? Read this before you toast
May 24, 2019
The connection between red wine and heart health might not be what you think. Here's what science has to say.
Multiple heart attacks spurred retired executive to help save lives
May 23, 2019
Bernie Dennis, whose first heart attack eventually led to a life of service, is a Gold Heart Award recipient.