To prevent teenagers from smoking e-cigarettes, many states have put higher age restrictions on the purchasing of them in an effort to deter teenagers from starting a bad habit too early. 

Parents of children with congenital heart disease would like to see public reporting of survival statistics, surgeon-specific experience and complication rates, according to a recent survey. The preferences were consistent across differences in education level, annual household income and race/ethnicity.

Edwards Lifesciences completed its acquisition of Valtech Cardio Ltd. on Jan. 23 for $340 million in stock and cash.

Routine heart screenings play an important role in detecting cardiovascular conditions early before they become life-threatening, but a new survey by Orlando Health shows most women aren’t clear on the age they should start being tested.

New research from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) provides evidence on the links between common mutations in blood cells and atherosclerosis in elderly patients.

A new article in Bel Marra Health discusses a recent study by Purdue University that found eating red meat does not affect high blood pressure and cholesterol, common cardiovascular disease risk factors.

New research suggests that exposure to chemicals in insecticides and garden products could be putting people at higher risk for developing diabetes.

Coffee drinkers tend to live longer than those who abstain from the caffeinated beverage, and new research from Stanford may help explain why and how it reduces chronic inflammation and cardiovascular disease.