Heloísa and Helena Batista da Silva, two-year-old conjoined twin sisters from Roraima, Brazil, died just 14 minutes apart after suffering cardiac arrests during a grueling 15-hour separation surgery, according to hospital medical staff. The procedure marked the fifth and final operation for the toddlers, who were born craniopagus—a rare condition where twins are joined at … Read more
According to a study published in Neurology Open Access, avoiding smoking, managing high blood pressure, and preventing Type 2 diabetes can delay the onset of dementia by nearly 13 years. Researchers monitored more than 12,400 dementia-free participants starting at age 55 for an average of 26 years, tracking how cardiovascular risk factors influence cognitive decline … Read more
Women who reach menopause before age 40 face a meaningfully higher risk of developing high blood pressure than those who go through menopause after age 45, according to a new study of more than 107,000 women published in Menopause, the journal of The Menopause Society. Researchers found that hypertension risk peaks among women experiencing premature … Read more
Nearly 23 million U.S. adults with blood pressure readings of 130/80 mm Hg or higher may qualify for blood-pressure-lowering medications under updated clinical recommendations, according to independent research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association. The findings highlight a substantial treatment gap, as over 40% of patients who meet the updated criteria currently … Read more
A study of more than 42,000 U.S. death certificates reveals that mortality rates for people with multiple sclerosis (MS) are rising, with significant disparities linked to race, age, and geography. Research published in the journal Neurology indicates that Black patients experience higher mortality rates at younger ages compared to white patients, while cardiovascular conditions like … Read more
Long-term cardiovascular health relies on consistent lifestyle habits rather than dietary supplements, according to Dr. Akhil K. Rustagi, Senior Director and HOD, Cardiology, ShardaCare Healthcity. While supplements may address specific medical deficiencies, they cannot replace the cardiovascular benefits gained from regular exercise, balanced nutrition, and adequate sleep. Why Supplements Are Not a Substitute for Lifestyle … Read more
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
Patients can potentially reduce or stop blood pressure medication through significant lifestyle changes. Dr. Vimlesh Pandey, a consultant cardiologist at KIMS Hospitals, notes that while many require lifelong treatment, early intervention via weight loss, salt reduction, and exercise may allow for dose reductions under medical supervision. How can lifestyle changes reduce the need for hypertension … 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