High blood pressure in pregnancy tied to heart disease risk afterward
(Reuters Health) – Women who develop high blood pressure during pregnancy may be more likely to experience it again later…
VA health systems vary widely in heart disease death rates
(Reuters Health) – Heart disease death rates vary substantially at Veterans Affairs hospitals nationwide, and a new study suggests that…
Oily fish still a good habit for heart health, U.S. doctors say
(Reuters Health) – People who eat at least two servings a week of oily fish like salmon, mackerel, herring and…
Air pollution during pregnancy tied to high blood pressure in kids
(Reuters Health) – Women who breathe polluted air during pregnancy may be more likely to have children who develop high…
Eat less saturated, trans fats to curb heart disease: WHO
GENEVA (Reuters) – Adults and children should consume a maximum of 10 percent of their daily calories in the form…
Regeneron/Sanofi cut heart drug price to $4,500-$6,600 for Express Scripts
(Reuters) – Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc and Sanofi SA will slash the price of their expensive cholesterol drug for Express Scripts…
Obesity, overweight tied to shorter life, more years with heart disease
(Reuters Health) – Obese people have shorter lives and even those who are just overweight spend more years living with…
Bolivian women weave devices to patch holes in hearts
(Reuters Health) – A team of Bolivian women are using indigenous Aymara weaving patterns to craft devices that can help…
Heart disease patients live longer when they exercise
(Reuters Health) – Older adults with heart disease who regularly exercise, even a little bit, may live longer than they…