By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, Feb. 23, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Black voters support a ban on menthol cigarettes by a wide margin, refuting claims that such a ban would …
Jill Biden Announces $100 Million for Research on Women’s Health
By Robin Foster HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY. Feb. 22, 2024 (HealthDay News) — First Lady Jill Biden on Wednesday announced $100 million in federal funding to fuel research into women’s health.“We will …
Severe Forms of Maternal Bereavement Linked to Heart Failure in Offspring
Increased risks for heart failure seen in association with death of a partner or older child, unnatural death of a relative
Review: Menthol Cigarette Bans Promote Smoking Cessation
24 percent of menthol cigarette smokers quit smoking after menthol ban; 50 percent switch to nonmenthol cigarettes
This Election Year, Health Care Costs Top Voter Concerns: Poll
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, Feb. 21, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Unexpected medical bills and high health care costs are dominating an election where kitchen table economic problems weigh heavily …
Hypertension, Diabetes in Pregnancy Tied to Offspring’s Later Heart Health
Findings show link to children’s body mass index, blood pressure, total cholesterol level, and glucose level
Single Dose of Zilebesiran Linked to Reduction in Systolic BP
Significant reduction seen in systolic blood pressure with zilebesiran 150, 300, 600 mg once in six months; 300 mg once every three months
Sex-Specific Differences Seen in Link Between Exercise and All-Cause, CVD Death
Regular physical activity linked to reduced risk for all-cause mortality in women and men, with greater reduction for women
American Stroke Association, Feb. 7-9
By Beth Gilbert HealthDay ReporterThe annual International Stroke Conference of the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association was held from Feb. 7 to 9 in Phoenix and drew participants from around …
EPA Will Spend $5.8 Billion to Help Clean Up U.S. Drinking Water
By Robin Foster HealthDay ReporterTUESDAY, Feb. 20, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Nearly $6 billion in funding will soon be spread through every U.S. state and territory as part of a …