Physical Activity May Cut Heart Failure Risk in Women
Findings seen for overall accelerometer-measured physical activity, light or moderate-to-vigorous activity, as well as for steps per day
Severe Forms of Maternal Bereavement Linked to Heart Failure in Offspring
Increased risks for heart failure seen in association with death of a partner or older child, unnatural death of a relative
Review: Menthol Cigarette Bans Promote Smoking Cessation
24 percent of menthol cigarette smokers quit smoking after menthol ban; 50 percent switch to nonmenthol cigarettes
Jill Biden Announces $100 Million for Research on Women’s Health
By Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
THURSDAY. Feb. 22, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- First Lady Jill Biden on Wednesday announced $100 million in federal funding to...
This Election Year, Health Care Costs Top Voter Concerns: Poll
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 21, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Unexpected medical bills and high health care costs are dominating an election where...
Sex-Specific Differences Seen in Link Between Exercise and All-Cause, CVD Death
Regular physical activity linked to reduced risk for all-cause mortality in women and men, with greater reduction for women
American Stroke Association, Feb. 7-9
By Beth Gilbert HealthDay Reporter
The annual International Stroke Conference of the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association was held from Feb. 7 to 9 in...
EPA Will Spend $5.8 Billion to Help Clean Up U.S. Drinking Water
By Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
TUESDAY, Feb. 20, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Nearly $6 billion in funding will soon be spread through every U.S. state...
Single Dose of Zilebesiran Linked to Reduction in Systolic BP
Significant reduction seen in systolic blood pressure with zilebesiran 150, 300, 600 mg once in six months; 300 mg once every three months
Hypertension, Diabetes in Pregnancy Tied to Offspring’s Later Heart Health
Findings show link to children’s body mass index, blood pressure, total cholesterol level, and glucose level
