Posts by American Heart Association
High-risk sexually transmitted HPV infection associated with increased cardiovascular risk
Infection with high-risk strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV), which have been linked to cancer, might increase the risk of heart and blood vessel or cardiovascular disease, …
Read Full ArticleNearly half of all adult Americans have cardiovascular disease
Nearly half (48 percent, 121.5 million in 2016) of all adults in the United States have some type of cardiovascular disease, according to the American Heart Association’s Heart and Stroke Statistics …
Read Full ArticleClimate change may increase congenital heart defects
Rising temperatures stemming from global climate change may increase the number of infants born with congenital heart defects (CHD) in the United States over the next two decades …
Read Full ArticleFluctuating personal income may be associated with an increased heart disease risk
Sudden, unpredictable drops in personal income during young adulthood are associated with an increased risk of developing heart disease and/or dying from any cause, …
Read Full ArticleStatins have low risk of side effects
The cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins have demonstrated substantial benefits in reducing the risk of heart attacks and strokes caused by blood clots (ischemic strokes) in at-risk patients. Since statins are associated with a low risk of side effects, …
Read Full ArticleGot menopause? Healthy lifestyle now is crucial for heart health
A healthy lifestyle during the transition to menopause may offset the acceleration of atherosclerosis, the slow narrowing of the arteries that increases with age, according to new research …
Read Full ArticlePoor oral health linked to higher blood pressure, worse blood pressure control
People with high blood pressure taking medication for their condition are more likely to benefit from the therapy if they have good oral health, according to new research …
Read Full ArticleBreastfeeding may help protect mothers against stroke
Breastfeeding is not only good for babies, there is growing evidence it may also reduce the risk for stroke in post-menopausal women who reported breastfeeding at least one child, …
Read Full ArticleYoung, healthy people still vulnerable to CVD if their LDL cholesterol is high
Young, healthy people may still face a lifetime risk of premature death from cardiovascular disease if they cannot keep their cholesterol levels in check, according to new observational research …
Read Full ArticleA diverse diet may not be the healthiest one
Encouraging people to eat a wide variety of foods to ensure they meet all their dietary needs may backfire, according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association that provides an overview of recent scientific studies. …
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