High stress in the short or long term can elevate your risk of a heart attack. Learn how the roles of stress hormones and preexisting heart conditions can help you and your doctor assess your risks.

Evidence is mounting that our body fat supports everything from our bone health to our mood, and now, research suggests it ...

Promoting brown fat activity could counteract hypertension by reshaping the molecular signals that govern vascular stiffness.

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Results reveal mechanism driving high blood pressure and point toward more precise therapies targeting communication between fat and blood vessels.

Kiwis, rich in vitamin C, have benefits for digestive and heart health. Their low glycemic index makes them suitable for ...

Most adults need around 3,500–5,000 mg of potassium daily to help lower blood pressure. Foods like tomatoes, potatoes, and ...

Scientists found that some mosquitoes really are targeting humans more than other food sources, but it could be a matter of ...

There are no official winter health screening tests, but some experts may recommend certain tests for older adults or those ...

Famed biohacker Bryan Johnson and his Blueprint team devised this measure of harmful plastic particles in your blood. Research suggests that these ubiquitous fragments can accumulate in the body and ...

Introduction Unsafe abortions contribute to 10% of preventable maternal deaths in Africa, with higher rates in humanitarian ...

A child’s blood pressure may be influenced by exposure to air pollution before and shortly after birth, according to a new study from the NIH-funded Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes ...