"More women in the U.S. are living longer, and a significant portion of them will spend up to 40% of their lives postmenopausal," said Brooke Aggarwal, Ed.D., M.S., F.A.H.A., assistant professor of medical sciences in…
Marijuana use raises risk of heart attack, heart…
Older adults who don't smoke tobacco but do use marijuana were at higher risk of both heart attack and stroke when hospitalized, while people who use marijuana daily were 34% more likely to develop heart failure, according to two new non-published…
Changes in cardiovascular disease burden in China after…
Estimates of Annual Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) Incidence, Prevalence, Mortality, and Disability-Adjusted Life-Year (DALY) Rates per 100,000 in China before and after the Introduction of the 2011 CSC Guidelines, by Sex (Left Panel) and Age Group…
How food sensitivity may increase the risk
Share on PinterestResearchers say sensitivity to certain foods may increase the risk of heart disease. Alejandro Moreno de Carlos/StocksyResearchers are reporting that people with food sensitivities had a significantly higher risk of cardiovascular disease.Experts say…
This Calculator Can Help Your Figure Out Your…
Share on PinterestThe American Heart Association is hoping people can better understand their heart disease risk thanks to a new tool. Thitikarn Paothongthai/Getty ImagesThe American Heart Association has unveiled PREVENT, a novel cardiovascular risk calculator.The…