Doctors urged to prescribe exercise for mild blood pressure and cholesterol
The American Heart Association (AHA) is encouraging doctors to recommend exercise as a first step for healthy adults with slightly high blood pressure or...
Salty drinking water that may increase high blood pressure risk
For most people, salt is something they think about when cooking or eating, not when turning on the tap.
But new research suggests that drinking...
These women may have double stroke risk in or after pregnancy
A new study presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2026 has found that women who have had a stroke caused by...
Gout drugs could help prevent heart attack and stroke
A new study has found that the same medications used to treat gout can also lower the risk of heart attacks and strokes in...
How the brain and immune system may worsen heart attacks
A heart attack happens when arteries become clogged, cutting off blood flow and oxygen to the heart. This can lead to serious damage and...
New MRI scan may replace risky heart failure test
Doctors often use a test called right heart catheterization to check how serious a person’s heart failure is. This test involves placing a thin...
High blood pressure at birth may predict heart risks later
High blood pressure is usually thought of as a problem for adults. But new research shows it may actually begin much earlier in life—even...
Heart disease and stroke deaths fall, but risks remain high for Americans
The number of people dying from heart disease and stroke in the United States has gone down after five years of increases, which were...
Early warning signs of blocked heart arteries you should never ignore
Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death around the world. One of the most common forms of heart disease is called...
How to protect your heart during cold winter weather
When winter storms roll in, we often prepare by stocking up on groceries, charging our phones, and piling up firewood. But there’s something else...