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January 1, 2012 | Journal Article
When we drink sugar-sweetened beverages, research strongly suggests we increase our risk of heart attacks, strokes, diabetes, and premature death. We can prevent unnecessary, potentially life-threatening conditions—and help avoid billions of dollars in medical costs over a decade—by enacting a penny-per-ounce tax on sugar-sweetened beverages, this study finds.
February 28, 2011 | Journal Article
A randomized trial of a barbershop-based hypertension-control program for Black male barbershop patrons found that patron's hypertension control improved when barbers were able to conduct blood pressure checks and encourage their patrons to follow-up with physicians.
April 13, 2009 | Journal Article
This article examines the relationship between incarceration and cardiovascular disease among young adults. Previous incarceration is linked to hypertension and left ventricular hypertrophy in young adults.
March 19, 2009 | Journal Article
Heart failure in African Americans under 50 occurs at 20 times the incidence of heart failure in Caucasians under 50. Additionally, risk factors for this condition--obesity, kidney disease, and hypertension--are already present in young African Americans, and go largely unaddressed.
February 1, 2008 | Journal Article
In this study, the researchers examine the relationship between language preferences, length of stay and in-hospital mortality for a group of patients admitted for acute myocardial infarction (AMI).
March 12, 2007 | Journal Article
Data from the Heart and Soul Study
January 10, 2007 | Journal Article
Use of a blood test for NT-proBNP level may help physicians identify patients at high risk for coronary heart disease.
July 10, 2006 | Journal Article
African Americans are affected disproportionately by heart disease and chronic kidney disease, which is a risk factor for heart failure. Researchers in this study looked at incidence of heart failure and measures of kidney function in 1,124 African ...