#cardiovascular

But good news: Smokers who quit can lower their risk for coronary heart disease to a level similar to that of those who never smoked.

Why Black people are at greater risk for this dementia than their white peers.

Excess weight, which is often linked to metabolic abnormalities, can contribute to a wide variety of health problems.

Among people treated for hepatitis C, diabetes and chronic kidney disease were both linked to a higher risk of cardiovascular death.

An ongoing randomized controlled trial will provide more definitive results in the future.

The risk was lower in people who had achieved a sustained virological response compared with those who had not.

The Life’s Simple 7 metric accurately indicates the likelihood of having fatty liver disease.

New guidelines recommend focusing on healthy foods but don’t restrict added sugars or alcohol as much as some experts had hoped.

A difference of more than 10 mmHg in blood pressure readings between arms is linked to increased risk for heart attack, stroke and death.

Try to do at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity every week.

Heart attacks, chest pain and stroke are just a few cardiovascular events these spouses face.

High blood pressure, diabetes, lung disease and cardiovascular disease are all more prevalent among women with HIV.

The REPRIEVE study, which is primarily looking at a statin’s effect on cardiovascular disease, is shedding light on many other mysteries.

The American Heart Association advises people not to smoke or vape cannabis because the drug may cause serious cardiovascular problems.

Hypertension raises the risk of heart disease and severe COVID-19.

Tight living spaces, lack of protective gear and preexisting health conditions may account for the higher death rate in prisons.