Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) in plastics could increase the likelihood of women developing diabetes. Significant association exists between periodontitis and atrial fibrosis. A new AHA guideline offers a standardized approach for assessing individuals suspected of having a transient ischemic attack. Middle-aged women with smaller hearts are more likely to have lowered cardiorespiratory function. Clinical trials of patients with heart disease frequently used disabilities as exclusion criteria. Dr. Williams discusses implicit bias in health care and barriers to cardiovascular health in racial and ethnic communities. Dr. Kim A. Williams, Sr. discusses racial disparities in cardiology training for Black physicians. Treatment plans for heart attacks and heart-related chest pain may require modification for people 75 and older. Sex-based disparities in blood sugar level and quality of life were identified among children with type 1 diabetes. Cardiovascular hospitalization rates are rising for lower-income individuals with type 2 diabetes. Two studies analyzed factors associated with cases of rheumatic heart disease arising in North America. Environmental stressors like air pollution and extreme temperatures have multiple harmful effects on the heart. The study sheds new light on the negative health effects of social isolation and living alone for people with heart disease. Organizations in the Azara Healthcare network receive access to the AMA’s blood pressure control quality improvement ... Only 1 in 4 young adults have ideal cardiovascular health, as per the American Heart Association's Life’s Essential 8 ... Longer heart failure hospitalization among minority patients was not associated with greater quality of care at discharge. Improving research, awareness, and equity in women's cardiovascular health is critical for their overall well-being. High school sophomores shed light on the disparities that residents of redlined (poor financial risk) neighborhoods face. Researchers explored factors behind the risk of diabetes in South Asian women with prior gestational diabetes mellitus. Those who are more socioeconomically disadvantaged have disproportionately borne the burden of COVID-19, researchers found.