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Yale Study Documents Staggering Toll of Health Disparities for Black Americans

A new study reveals a staggering disparity in life expectancy between Black Americans and their white counterparts between 1999 and 2020.

Integrating Chagas Disease Screening Into Primary Health Care

April 14 is World Chagas Disease Day. Since its discovery in 1909 by Brazilian researcher Carlos Ribeiro Justiniano Chagas, a Chagas disease epidemic has spread from the rural areas of Latin America to the United States.

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LIVE-HCM Study: Insights on Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Management

The American College of Cardiology (ACC) Annual Scientific Session included a late-breaking clinical trial on the safety of vigorous exercise for individuals with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM).

Digital Platform Shows the Complexity of How Patients Recover After Surgery

Measuring the patient’s perspective of recovery after cardiac surgery is challenging. During the initial recovery phase, clinicians struggle to collect information about sleep patterns, mental health, and other symptoms from their patients.

Building Off the "Anti-laser," a Device That Directs Waves

Building off a breakthrough “anti-laser,” a team of researchers has developed a system that can direct light and other electromagnetic waves for signal processing without any unwanted signal reflections - an innovation that could advance local area networks, the field of photonics, and other applications.

Yale Study Finds Aging of Bone Marrow Accelerates Atherosclerotic Plaque Formation

Aged bone marrow promotes the expansion of arterial smooth muscle cells and exacerbates the build-up of fatty deposits in artery walls, a new Yale study found.

A Therapeutic Target for High Blood Pressure Control

Yale researchers have identified a potential target for the development of antihypertensive drugs.

Anti-obesity Medication’s Steep Price Tag Adds to Public Health Disparities

The latest anti-obesity medication for adults with overweight and obesity comes with a high financial burden.

Psychological Distress Associated With a 28% Greater Risk of Heart Disease

Screening for psychological distress can significantly reduce cardiovascular disease risk and improve quality of life.

Bypass Surgery Has Lower Risks Than Endovascular Therapy for Limb-threatening Ischemia

Bypass surgery performed on arteries leading to the legs was associated with a lower risk of cardiac events among patients with peripheral arterial disease who are candidates for two types of revascularization therapy, new research suggests.