1 in 10 women may develop high blood pressure after childbirth
One in 10 women may develop high blood pressure for the first time up to a year after giving birth.
Heart research bias puts Black, Hispanic women at risk
Biases in studies concerning heart disease and metabolic disorder in midlife Black and Hispanic women may put their lives in jeopardy.
Blood vessel ‘workout’ boosts heart function
A simple procedure using a blood pressure cuff can boost vascular and cardiac function and reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke.
7% of American adults have good cardiometabolic health
Less than 7% of the adult population of the United States has good cardiometabolic health, report researchers.
7% of American adults have good cardiometabolic health
Less than 7% of the adult population of the United States has good cardiometabolic health, report researchers.
High blood pressure in pregnancy takes toll 10 years later
High blood pressure conditions during pregnancy increase cardiovascular disease risk 10 years later, research finds.
‘Tattoo’ continuously monitors blood pressure
An electronic “tattoo” more accurately monitors blood pressure in times of high stress, while sleeping, or exercising than nearly all current options.
‘Village doctors’ can improve blood pressure for rural patients
Training “village doctors” to help patients manage high blood pressure helped people in hard-to-reach rural areas in China lower their blood pressure.
Blood test offers better preeclampsia risk prediction
A new blood test is more accurate than current methods at predicting preeclampsia, a leading cause of severe maternal and neonatal illness and death.
Phone data link gratitude and lower blood pressure
New research using phone data links gratitude and optimism with mental and physical health benefits, including lower blood pressure.