For Black individuals in the United States, being born in another country was associated with a lower risk of stroke, according to a study published in Neurology. "In the United States, people who identify as Black have a ...
Jul 15, 2026
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Up to 45 percent of dementia risk could be prevented or delayed, the World Health Organization said Wednesday, citing modifiable risk factors such as tobacco use and air pollution.
Jul 15, 2026
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A major, USC-led study of more than 214,000 older adults across 14 countries and regions finds that the most common controllable risk factors for dementia—such as low education, high blood pressure and smoking—vary widely ...
Jul 12, 2026
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In 1981, a researcher at Mount Sinai School of Medicine named William Fitzgerald noticed something strange—his blood pressure was lower after going for a jog. This anecdotal observation launched a robust investigation into ...
Jul 7, 2026
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You've forgotten a few appointments lately, and you find yourself losing track of conversations. Close friends or family may have also noticed some changes in your memory or thinking.
Jul 3, 2026
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Better identification and management of sleep apnea and associated vascular risk factors in midlife may provide an important opportunity to support long-term brain health, according to new research from Monash University.
Jun 30, 2026
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A new study led by researchers at Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute, with researchers from Boston University and Boston Medical Center, shows that a telehealth navigator program can significantly improve blood pressure ...
Jun 30, 2026
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In the U.S., Hispanic/Latino populations are disproportionately at risk for eye diseases like glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy, or vision loss tied to diabetes. But the association between heart and eye health in Hispanic/Latino ...
Jun 29, 2026
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Diabetes opens people to other noncommunicable diseases like obesity, retinopathy and cardiovascular diseases like heart attacks and hypertension. A recent study by researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine ...
Field-based programs that provide medical care to people experiencing homelessness can assist these patients in significantly improving their blood pressure, new UCLA research finds. The researchers were able to increase ...
Jun 26, 2026
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