Women who go through natural menopause before age 40 face a 40% higher lifetime risk of coronary heart disease. Black women ...

Year-to-year exposure to elevated blood pressure from age 30 to 40 years was linked to increased risk for heart disease and kidney events among Korean adults, a speaker reported.A study evaluating the ...

Higher blood pressure during young adulthood is likely linked to a higher risk of heart disease and kidney disease later in ...

Q: I was surprised to learn that two of my friends (we are in our mid-40s) take their blood pressure every day. They both say their doctors think it's a good way to get ahead of potential ...

Many people rely on home blood pressure monitors to keep track of their health. These devices are widely used because they are simple, affordable, and allow people to check their blood pressure ...

Blood pressure is something most people have heard about, but many do not fully understand what the numbers mean. When you measure your blood pressure, you will see two numbers. The top number is ...

Blood pressure (BP) control is crucial in kidney transplant recipients (KTRs), as hypertension affects up to 90% of KTRs and contributes to cardiovascular disease and graft loss. 1 Many KTRs have a ...

Six oyster harvesting zones are now closed in Louisiana after the LOOP oil spill sent oil sheen into Basin 12. Seafood workers fear the economic fallout could be far-reaching.

New research shows belly fat may raise heart failure risk more than body weight. Waist size and inflammation matter more than you think.

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is recognized as a major global health challenge and on the rise nationwide, with approximately ...

Now, parish lawsuits, including one in front of the Supreme Court, could make oil giants pay to restore the state’s vanishing marshes. Scott Eustis is doing what he can to keep Louisiana afloat. As a ...

New research has found that extra abdominal fat is strongly associated with an increased risk of heart failure. Excess belly ...