Updated ACC/AHA guidelines emphasize earlier screening, personalized risk assessment, and more aggressive LDL cholesterol lowering to combat cardiovascular disease.
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A new three-part series in The Lancet, co-authored by WHO physician Dr. Olufemi Oladapo, details a comprehensive strategy to address postpartum hemorrhage, the leading cause of maternal death globally.
Florida health officials are at odds with the CDC over quarantine measures for passengers exposed to the Andes hantavirus. One passenger feels held hostage.
A new study reveals that socioeconomic factors, including income and neighborhood quality, are strongly linked to measurable differences in children's brain development, impacting areas related to sleep and stress.
Public health experts are preparing for the potential spread of common illnesses like flu, COVID-19, and norovirus among millions of fans attending the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
A leptospirosis outbreak originating near a Berkeley homeless encampment has resulted in one death and one hospitalization among individuals living in an RV. Public health officials emphasize the risk to housed residents remains low.
The American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists has released its own vaccine schedule for pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, differing from recent U.S. government recommendations.
New research indicates that lifestyle factors like sleep and exercise can gene-specifically reduce clonal hematopoiesis (CH) and reprogram mutant cells, potentially lowering the risk of atherosclerosis.
A new guideline from the AHA, ACC, ADA, and ASN aims to unify the management of cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome, an interconnected condition involving obesity, diabetes, kidney disease, and heart disease.
A recent study suggests that while eating fruits and vegetables is important, focusing on flavanol-rich choices like berries and apples may be more effective for reducing cardiovascular disease risk.