This Drug May Cut Heart Attack Risk in Type 2 Diabetes
People with type 2 diabetes are much more likely to develop heart disease than those without diabetes.
High blood sugar can damage blood vessels over...
Hidden Heart Problem Found in 4 in 10 People With Common Heart Failure
A problem affecting the right side of the heart may be far more common in people with a major form of heart failure than...
Men With Heart Disease May Face a Higher Cancer Risk
A large UK study suggests that men living with cardiovascular disease may face a greater risk of developing cancer and dying from it than...
This Common Mineral Helped Clear Artery Plaques in a Surprising Study
A mineral that the body needs in tiny amounts may have an unexpected effect on heart health.
In experiments with mice, scientists found that carefully...
Exercise May Help People with Irregular Heartbeat Live Longer and Lower Stroke Risk
Atrial fibrillation, often called AFib, is the most common long-term heart rhythm disorder. Instead of beating in a steady pattern, the upper chambers of...
Age Alone May Not Decide Who Is Too Old for Common Heart Procedure
Being in your late 70s or 80s does not automatically mean you are too old for a common heart procedure, according to new research...
Missing Diabetes Drugs Could Harm Heart Health
A prescription can only help if treatment can be continued in everyday life.
New research involving almost 80,000 people with type 2 diabetes suggests that...
Common Blood Pressure Drug May Carry a Hidden Heart Risk
A medicine widely used for high blood pressure and chest pain may be linked to a greater risk of sudden cardiac arrest when taken...
Cholesterol Drugs May Affect the Whole Body
Cholesterol-lowering medicines are among the most widely used drugs for protecting heart health.
They are mainly prescribed to lower LDL cholesterol, often called “bad” cholesterol,...
6 Warning Signs Your Heart is Struggling
Your heart is a powerful muscle that works around the clock. It pumps oxygen-rich blood through your body so your brain, kidneys, muscles and...