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The American Heart Association's 2025 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistical Update reports that while progress has been made in reducing cardiovascular and cerebral health disparities, Black ...

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"Heart disease takes years to decades to develop, and the process starts in the younger years," one heart doctor told us. Here, cardiologists share their best-kept secrets to set up your ticker for a ...

"The increasing prevalence of cardiovascular conditions in younger people has many factors. Key contributors include obesity, sedentary behavior, and diets rich in ultra-processed foods," she explains ...

Cardiologists share advice for staying healthy–including new screenings and how to exercise safely in cold weather.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women.

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CLAIM: CT coronary scans can detect heart blockages quickly, non-invasively, and with precise detail, eliminating the need for traditional angiograms. FACT: This claim is misleading. While CT coronary ...

Note: This article provides general health information and should not replace professional medical advice. Always consult healthcare providers for personal medical decisions.

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This fact sheet is based on Pew Research Center tabulations of microdata from the Census Bureau’s 2023 American Community Survey (ACS), provided through IPUMS from the University of Minnesota. All ...