Exposure to high levels of the body’s primary stress hormone – cortisol – in preterm fetuses can disrupt normal heart development, potentially increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease in later ...
Higher blood pressure at birth and in early childhood is linked to a higher risk for elevated blood pressure and hypertension ...
Childhood nutrition is no longer a mere matter of growth and development. Rather, it has now evolved into a critical ...
Elizabeth Cooney is a cardiovascular disease reporter at STAT, covering heart, stroke, and metabolic conditions. You can reach Liz on Signal at LizC.22. Start with a snapshot: Adults without reliable ...