Too much sitting increases risk of future health problems in chest pain patients – new research
Patients with chest pain who have a sedentary lifestyle are at higher risk for more heart problems and death within the year following hospitalization.
May 21, 2025 • ~5 min
AI is giving a boost to efforts to monitor health via radar
Today’s radar technology can detect the minute movements when your heart beats or you take a breath. Machine learning turns those signals into vital signs readings.
April 30, 2025 • ~7 min
Long trail from 1992 discovery to 2024 Nobel
Gary Ruvkun recounts years of research, which gradually drew interest, mostly fueled by NIH grants
April 22, 2025 • ~6 min
Hormone therapy may cut cardiovascular risk in younger menopausal women
A more nuanced understanding of hormone therapy now suggests that its benefits for heart health depend on how soon after menopause onset it is prescribed.
April 4, 2025 • ~9 min
‘Everyday discrimination’ linked to increased anxiety and depression across all groups of Americans
People who suffer from everyday discrimination are more likely to have anxiety and depression.
March 28, 2025 • ~6 min
Poor neighborhoods, health care barriers are factors for heart disease risk in Black mothers
Communities with unstable housing, food deserts and less access to health care contribute to the problem.
March 24, 2025 • ~4 min
Insomnia can lead to heart issues − a psychologist recommends changes that can improve sleep
Insomnia and bad sleep can lead to high blood pressure and increase hormone levels and inflammation.
March 20, 2025 • ~8 min
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