New research assesses the costs and benefits of implementing the 2017 hypertension guidelines released by the American Heart Association (AHA).
Decline in ideal heart health begins early for teen girls
Ideal heart health declines between ages 9 and 19 for girls, particularly for black girls and girls from families with…
Heart disease and cancer risk may be linked
Having a heart attack may increase the risk of developing cancer. A high 10-year atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk score…
Too much ultra-processed food linked to lower heart health
Americans get more than 50% of their daily calories from ultra-processed foods. Measures of heart health decrease as ultra-processed food…
Evening eating linked to poorer heart health for women
Women who consumed a higher proportion of their daily intake of calories later in the evening were more likely to…
Sensitivity to bitter tastes may be why some people eat fewer vegetables
A gene that makes some compounds taste bitter may make it harder for some people to add heart-healthy vegetables to…
DNA is only one among millions of possible genetic molecules
Biology encodes information in DNA and RNA, complex molecules finely tuned to their functions. Although, other nucleic acid-like polymers are…
CRISPR: More than just for gene editing?
Researchers have converted the CRISPR ‘recognition induced enzymatic signal’ to an electrical signal, which was then used to detect the…
Scientists develop sensor to save children, pets left in vehicles
A small, inexpensive sensor could save lives by triggering an alarm when children or pets are left alone in vehicles.…
Weight-Loss Surgery for Teens Who Can’t Lose Weight Any Other Way
The American Academy of Pediatrics has a new policy statement on bariatric surgery for adolescents.