If either number is too high, it might mean you have hypertension, a condition that can increase your risk of heart disease and stroke. (Photo credit: E+/Getty Images) If either number is too high ...

A meta-analysis shows that a nighttime sleep duration < 7 hours is associated with an increased risk for hypertension, ...

Age and hypertension are associated with increased risks for cranial ischemic complications in GCA, while anticoagulant therapy may offer protective benefits.

Driven by rising rates of high blood pressure, obesity, and other key risk factors, heart disease remains the leading cause ...

American Heart Month happens in February, and it’s a great time to bring awareness to heart disease and prevention.

Image credit: Oscar Wong/Getty Images. Intensive blood pressure control for adults with hypertension and high cardiovascular risk can reduce the risk of mild cognitive impairment or dementia in ...

The study analyzed “very early-onset colorectal cancers” —defined as a diagnosis before the age of 35 — and found three main risk factors. A diet deficient in calcium was considered the ...

About 90% of U.S. adults meet the criteria for a newly recognized syndrome that comes from a combination of heart disease, ...

A higher Dietary Inflammatory Index score was linked to an increased risk of hypertension in children and adolescents, emphasizing the role of diet in blood pressure regulation.

The tool, described in a new SwRI-led study, uses artificial intelligence (AI) to create super-resolution images showing the inner structures of bones in great detail to better determine risk for ...

Study reveals a 12.8% 10-year risk of diabetes in a cohort of 44,992 individuals, highlighting the role of fasting plasma glucose, body mass index, age, and sex in predicting risk—even among ...