Mammograms may provide clues about women’s risk for cardiovascular disease
Research Highlights:
- Routine mammograms may provide information about a woman’s heart health and risk for cardiovascular disease, according to a new study of more than 5,000 women in California.
- Researchers found that women who have breast arterial calcification, calcium build-up within the arteries of […]
Eating protein from a greater variety of sources may lower risk of high blood pressure
Research Highlights:
- In a study of nearly 12,200 adults in China, eating protein from a greater variety of sources was associated with a lower risk of developing high blood pressure.
- This suggests that consuming a balanced diet with a moderate amount of protein from […]
People with serious mental illness may have increased heart disease risk at younger ages Journal of the American Heart Association Report
Research Highlights:
- An analysis of nearly 600,000 adults in the U.S. found people with bipolar disorder, schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder had up to double the estimated cardiovascular risk levels than those without such illnesses, even at younger ages.
- The study focused on adults diagnosed […]
New, first-of-its-kind podcast series aims to help women “find their fierce”
The American Heart Association especially empowers women of color through […]
People with heart defects may be at greater risk for severe COVID-19 illness Circulation Journal Report
Research Highlights:
- People with congenital heart defects who were hospitalized with COVID-19 were up to twice as likely to suffer severe illness or death from the virus compared to people who were not born with a heart defect, according to a new study.
- People […]
Dietary patterns may explain differing CVD rates among Hispanic/Latino groups in U.S.
Research Highlights:
- A new study finds dietary patterns may help explain the different rates of heart disease and stroke found among people from various Hispanic populations in the U.S.
- Using multiple measures of dietary quality, Hispanic adults of Mexican origin were found to eat […]
Diet may play a role in development of pregnancy complications among Hispanic/Latina women
Research Highlights:
- In an analysis of health data for pregnant Hispanic/Latina women in Los Angeles, the likelihood of having a preeclampsia diagnosis (a serious and sometimes fatal pregnancy complication that combines high blood pressure and signs of organ damage) was higher among women […]
Biological clock shock? “Springing forward” may have drawbacks for heart health
The American Heart Association cites studies showing increase in heart […]
$20 million committed for research focused on health equity in maternal, infant CVD health
Study finds drinking wine with meals was associated with lower risk of type 2 diabetes
Research Highlights:
- A study including nearly 312,000 current drinkers suggests consuming moderate amounts of alcohol (no more than 14 grams per day for women and 28 grams per day for men), especially wine, with meals was associated with a lower risk of developing […]