How alcohol affects your heart, liver and blood pressure
Alcohol and cannabis can impact blood pressure and medications. Learn how to make informed choices for heart health and talk openly with your doctor. Published: May 12, 2025 Estimated reading…
Petersburg VA launches new city-wide effort to curb heart disease
Facing high heart disease rates, Petersburg embraces a community-led collaborative focused on chronic disease prevention. Virginia leaders sign beam for new Central State Hospital building On May 1, 2025, Virginia…
Common Household Plastics Linked to Heart Disease, Death
A growing body of research suggests that plastics (such as the takeout container kind) and chemicals used to create them, called phthalates, increase heart disease risk by causing inflammation and…
Shingles vaccine reduces risk of heart disease by 23%, study of one million people finds
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Heart health unexpectedly affected by shingles vaccine
The list of potential benefits of the shingles vaccine continues to grow. Beyond protecting against the viral infection and resulting painful rash, the shot has also been linked to a…
COVID-19 increases kids’ long-term risk of kidney, heart and gut problems
Children and young adults who have lingering COVID-19 symptoms are more likely to develop chronic issues with their kidneys, guts and hearts, according to new research from the University of…