People in marginal housing may have higher stroke risk
Jun 27, 2019
Researchers used brain scans to examine hotel residents, many with a history of homelessness.
Health Equity News
Excessive TV time linked to heart risk in African Americans
Jun 26, 2019
Hours in front of the tube correlates with more danger than sitting at work all day, researchers say.
Adjusting BMI eliminates lead Asian Americans hold in heart health
Jun 26, 2019
A new study compares the cardiovascular health of Asian Americans to whites and found the difference comes down to BMI.
Funding the fight for gender equity in heart research
Jun 14, 2019
Sally Soter, a generous supporter of women's heart health, is honored for her commitment to research.
Are transgender men and women who take hormones at risk for heart disease?
Jun 14, 2019
Some recent studies suggest hormone therapy can increase cardiovascular risk for transgender people. Here's how to reduce that potential threat.
Study provides rare look at stroke risk, survival among American Indians
Jun 13, 2019
American Indians have been underrepresented in stroke research. A new study compares their risk with other racial groups.
Doctor gave up journalism to become public health leader
Jun 4, 2019
Before Dr. Sonia Angell became a public health leader, she wanted to be a journalist. But she ultimately decided to put down her notebook and roll up her sleeves in the community.
For LGBTQ patients, discrimination can become a barrier to medical care
Jun 4, 2019
Medical experts have been awakening to the specialized needs of LGBTQ people, but an insensitive system can keep them away.
Helping Southeast Asians get healthier and feel at home in America
May 6, 2019
Since arriving in Massachusetts from Vietnam in 1975, Anh Vu Sawyer has helped thousands of Southeast Asian refugees, immigrants and long-term residents understand the risks for heart disease and stroke.
Transgender men and women may have higher heart attack risk
Apr 5, 2019
Transgender men and women may have a higher risk of heart attacks, according to a new study, although more research is needed to determine why.