Growing – and aging – Hispanic population at risk for dementia
Oct 3, 2019
Hispanic people may be more likely to develop vascular dementia as they age, but controlling risk factors now might curb the danger.
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Make neighborhoods green for heart health? The idea is taking root
Oct 1, 2019
Trees and parks encourage physical activity and reduce stress – and might help low-income areas in particular, research suggests.
Vets with these mental health conditions could have higher heart risks
Sep 24, 2019
Depression, psychosis, anxiety and bipolar disorder among veterans can increase the risk of heart attack, stroke and death from cardiovascular disease, according to a new study.
Study sees 'epidemic' of deadly heart infections linked to opioid abuse
Sep 18, 2019
Researchers say infective endocarditis related to drug abuse is striking young, poor people more often.
Taking blood pressure at home may better predict heart problem in black adults
Sep 16, 2019
A new study says out-of-office blood pressure testing for black adults could help predict a high blood pressure-related condition better than clinical testing.
How to fix a Flint neighborhood? 'Come at it from all sides'
Sep 10, 2019
The Urban Renaissance Center helps restore health, livelihoods and pride by offering job training, health programs and more.
Meet the innovator reaching those considered unreachable
Sep 9, 2019
Cherie Craft's two-generation approach toward education, family support and community engagement is Smart from the Start.
Poorer counties have higher heart failure death rates
Sep 4, 2019
Researchers say levels of diabetes and obesity explain most of the connection between poverty and heart failure deaths.
Understanding the connection between poverty, childhood trauma and heart disease
Aug 27, 2019
A study zooms in on low-income adults and finds higher rates of cardiovascular risk among those who had difficult childhoods.
Tech startup helps connect vulnerable populations with health care
Aug 22, 2019
BosWell aims to solve the problem of hard-to-reach Medicaid members by letting them check in at food pantries, churches or shelters.