Cardiovascular Diseases

January 9th 2024

A study revealed that higher maternal folic acid levels and frequent supplementation during pregnancy can significantly lower the risk of Kawasaki disease in infants, highlighting the potential protective role of folic acid.

December 11th 2023

In a study that measured blood pressure (BP) in multiple stages of life until young adulthood, investigators concluded that lower BP levels early in life, maintained through young adulthood, could reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD).

February 1st 2023

A systematic review and meta-analysis of nearly 3 dozen published articles details the apparent increase in risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes associated with a diagnosis of autism.

January 16th 2023

A recent study found that the risk of cardiovascular diseases was not significantly greater in patients taking medications for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), but investigators were not able to rule out a mild risk increase.