High blood pressure, or hypertension, is often called a “silent killer” because it doesn’t always have obvious symptoms. While many people know it increases the risk of heart disease and stroke, fewer ...
Researchers show that genetic traits influence the cellular composition of atherosclerotic plaques, which over time will affect the risk of such lesions to cause a stroke or heart attack. The new ...
According to the American Diabetes Association, nationwide over 38 million Americans have diabetes with nearly 98 million exhibiting prediabetes. The ADA notes that over the past 20 years, the number ...