Study Reveals Seasonal Variations in Hypertensive Disorders During Pregnancy
Researchers observed seasonal variations in the risk of the hypertensive disorders of pregnancy—including gestational hypertension and pre eclampsia—in a study of Danish women.
Healthy habits still vital after starting blood pressure, cholesterol medications
Heart-healthy lifestyle modifications are always recommended whether blood pressure or cholesterol medications are prescribed or not.
The Daily Mile™ programme can be part of schools’ work on childhood obesity prevention
A study evaluating the effectiveness of the widely used ‘Daily Mile’ intervention in schools to tackle childhood obesity has found that the benefits are small, and may be…
Weight Loss Surgery May Reduce the Risk of Heart Failure and Premature Death
Compared with routine care, weight loss surgery was linked with a reduced risk of hypertension,heart failure, and early death in a study based on information from a primary…
Research Suggests Potential Link between Marijuana and Heart Risks
As more states legalize marijuana for both medicinal and recreational use and use increases nationwide, cardiologists should advise patients about the potential risks, including effects of marijuana with…