Black women in the United States develop hypertension nearly a decade earlier than their White counterparts, a gap that persists regardless of neighborhood socioeconomic conditions. According to a study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers tracking 15,313 women found that Black women reach a median age of hypertension onset at 56, compared to 66 for … Read more
Researchers at the University of Zurich have identified a potential breakthrough in treating cardiometabolic disease by targeting the thin layer of fat surrounding blood vessels. According to a study published in Cell Reports, using a BET inhibitor to suppress a specific enzyme in this fat layer reduces inflammation and restores the ability of arteries to … Read more
Researchers at the Institute of Science Tokyo have developed a blood-based test that measures cholesterol efflux capacity (CEC), a key indicator of how well high-density lipoprotein (HDL) removes cholesterol from artery walls. Published in the journal Atherosclerosis, the study suggests that low CEC levels correlate with the presence of high-risk, lipid-rich coronary plaques, offering a … Read more
Researchers at the Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) and Boston Medical Center (BMC) are launching a $3.2 million study to determine if monitoring postpartum blood pressure can prevent recurrent hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP). Led by Dr. Samantha Parker Kelleher and Dr. Christina Yarrington, the five-year project aims to identify early interventions for … Read more
Low blood pressure, or hypotension, is linked to a significantly higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association. Researchers analyzing data from nearly 800,000 adults found that individuals with low blood pressure were up to three times more likely to be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s … Read more
The American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology have introduced the first clinical practice guideline for cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome, a framework designed to identify and manage the interconnected risks of heart, kidney, and metabolic diseases. Nearly 90% of U.S. adults possess at least one risk factor for the condition, such as obesity, high … Read more
Maintaining a consistent bedtime may be more critical for heart health than the total number of hours spent asleep. A decade-long study conducted in Finland found that adults who kept a regular bedtime schedule reduced their risk of major cardiac events by 50% compared to those with erratic sleep patterns, even if they were not … Read more
Infections represent a critical, under-recognized health hazard for people living with diabetes, according to a major study published in the journal Diabetes. Researchers from City St George’s, University of London found that patients across the diabetes spectrum face significantly higher risks of infection, hospitalization, and death compared to those without the condition, yet these risks … Read more
The Flavor Gap: Why Your Cafeteria Needs a Spice Upgrade We’ve all been there: staring down a tray of limp, steamed broccoli that looks like it hasn’t seen a grain of salt since the late nineties. It’s no wonder so many of us skip the greens. For years, public health officials have urged us to … Read more
A New Standard for Maternal Heart Health: Why the Postpartum Year Matters The period immediately following childbirth is often focused almost exclusively on the newborn. However, medical experts are shifting the spotlight toward the mother, recognizing that the postpartum year is a critical window for long-term cardiovascular health. With over half of all pregnancy-related deaths … Read more