No, Latinos Don’t Actually Have Less Heart Disease – a New Large Study Refutes the Longstanding ‘Latino Paradox’
By Olveen Carrasquillo, University of Miami The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work. The big idea
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Beer and Spirits Have More Detrimental Effects on the Waistline and on Cardiovascular Disease Risk Than Red or White Wine
By Brittany Larsen, Iowa State University The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work. The big idea
Read moreThe Sex of Your Cells Matters When It Comes to Heart Disease
By Heart tissue with XX chromosomes has a higher concentration of cells (colored green, with blue nuclei) that promote scarring
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February is American Heart Month. Fifteen years ago in February, the month our nation dedicates to cardiovascular health for American
Read moreSigns and Symptoms of a Heart Attack and Stroke
Design: Megan Schofield Medically reviewed by Dr. Nieca Goldberg Friday, February 4 is National Wear Red Day.
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A couple months ago, Neely Stasik was walking down the street in Chicago when she ran into a few friends
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Read moreMy Wife Has Severe Heart Disease
Español As told to Kimberly Rex As a paramedic during my twenties and thirties, I dealt with endless medical emergencies.
Read moreClinically Speaking: Questions to Ask Your HCP About Cardiovascular Disease
Medically reviewed by Dr. Nieca Goldberg Heart disease is the leading cause of death among women in the United States,
Read moreMy Cardiovascular Disease Taught Me How to Live
As told to Kimberly Rex On a bright and early January morning 10 years ago, I sat in my living
Read moreWhat You Need to Know About Cholesterol
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Read moreLike Human Friends, Dogs Benefit our Physical and Mental Health
I’m the type of person that will see you walking your pup and yell out, “I love your dog!” I
Read moreHeart Disease Is the Number One Cause of Death for Women
Kim Lewis couldn’t shake a persistent cough. She’d been having trouble sleeping and had no energy. After six months, Lewis’
Read moreThe Top 5 Foods That Reduce Inflammation
The word inflammation is often thrown around when talking about a cut or a wound, but do you really know
Read moreClinically Speaking: Questions to Ask Your Healthcare Provider About Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease
Reviewed by Dr. Nieca Goldberg About one in nine women in the United States have diabetes, a disease that occurs
Read moreIs Smelling Burnt Toast a Sign That You’re Having a Stroke?
If you’re smelling burnt toast, the first thing you should probably do is check your toaster. Although lots of people
Read moreThe Connection Between Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease and Women’s Health
Reviewed by Nieca Goldberg, M.D. In 1994, iconic singer Patti LaBelle lived every performer’s worst nightmare — she collapsed on
Read moreMy Heart Attack at 43 Was Terrifying. Then It Changed My Life for the Better.
As told to Kimberly Rex In October 2015, I had a busy life with a demanding career as a deputy
Read moreClinical Trials Need a Broader Approach to Improve Osteoarthritis Outcomes
As the most common form of arthritis, osteoarthritis affects more than 32 million adults. The disease is characterized by a
Read moreDo You Need to See a Cardio-Oncologist?
Decades of research and improved treatment — along with increased awareness of the importance of early detection — have made
Read moreSexual Health and Your Heart
One of the most difficult things for female patients to discuss with their cardiologist is their sexual health. It is
Read moreNot Skipping a Beat
In December 2019, Amy Grant accompanied her husband, country music star Vince Gill, to a follow-up appointment with his cardiologist,
Read moreWhat Are Women’s Views About High Blood Cholesterol?
Healthy Women recently ran a survey of over 1,100 respondents, in partnership with Esperion, to better understand women’s views on
Read moreHeart Health During Pregnancy and Beyond
Medically Reviewed by Dr. Nieca Goldberg If you’re looking to become pregnant or are already expecting, you’ve likely started thinking
Read moreImprove Your Heart Health After Menopause
Dr. Goldberg’s responses have been lightly edited for clarity and length. With all of the attention on COVID-19 these days,
Read moreImportant Questions to Ask Your Health Care Professional About High Cholesterol
Medically reviewed by Dr. Nieca Goldberg, MD Scheduling an appointment with your health care provider is important, but are you
Read moreStatins Worked for My Parents, but They Didn’t Work for Me
Both my parents had high cholesterol, so I always had that on my radar of “things to look out for.”
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