A Northwestern University study suggests young children with high blood pressure have a sharply increased risk of dying of heart disease by their mid-50s. Photo by Halfpoint/Adobe Stock/HealthDay News ...

Poor sleep habits have a ripple effect on many aspects of kids’ health — and a new study has revealed that blood pressure is one of them. A report published in the journal Pediatrics this week said ...

There’s no doubt that American kids are getting fatter. But as the incidence of childhood obesity increases, so does that of another related condition: high blood pressure. Doctors estimate that there ...

Children are at risk for high blood pressure if their mom suffered health problems during pregnancy Kids had higher blood pressure on average if their moms had obesity, gestational diabetes or a high ...

Exercise interventions are beneficial in reducing blood pressure (BP) levels in children with overweight or obesity, with pronounced effects noted in girls, those with obesity, and those participating ...

New research from the American Heart Association (AHA) suggests that parents might want to keep a closer eye on their kids’ blood pressure. About one in seven (14%) of children and teens in the U.S.

High blood pressure at birth may be an early warning sign, setting the stage for cardiovascular disease later in life. A longitudinal study, the ENVIRONAGE birth cohort, set out to understand whether ...

Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) -- toxic chemicals found in products like nonstick pans and personal care items -- can linger in the body for up to 20 years, earning them the nickname ...

Children living near small airports in Colorado had slightly higher levels of lead in their blood than the statewide average, according to a new study — though experts had diverging opinions on how ...

Blood flow restriction therapy is a rehabilitation modality where a blood restriction cuff is used to reduce arterial inflow and occlude venous outflow in the setting of resistance training or ...

A heart health journey may start much earlier than once thought, as new research shows that kids with higher blood pressure at age 7 had a sharply increased risk of dying of heart disease by their mid ...