Reduced Lead Exposure Tied to Lower Blood Pressure
Researchers have linked a decade-long decline in the blood lead levels of American Indian adults to long-term cardiovascular health benefits.
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Month: January 2024
Substance Use-Related Heart Disease Deaths Escalating, with Alcohol and Opioids as Leading Factors
Alcohol was a factor in 65% of the deaths from CVD, followed by opioids, cocaine, and other illicit drugs, finds a new study.
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Strokes Striking Blacks at Higher Rates and Younger Ages
Black people consistently had a higher rate of stroke—and at younger ages—than white people over a 22-year period, according to a new study.
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Beta Blocker Investigated as Treatment for Sickle Cell Cardiomyopathy
A beta blocker typically used to treat heart problems, hemangioma, migraines, and anxiety could be a new therapeutic for patients with sickle cell disease.
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Preconception Stress Linked to Weaker Heart Health During Pregnancy
A study among women attending a fertility center found that those with more stress before pregnancy had higher blood sugar levels during pregnancy, a sign of weaker cardiovascular health.
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