Heart’s ‘Natural Bypass’ Could Spare Patients from Risky Surgeries
Most people think that when a major heart artery becomes completely blocked, the heart muscle beyond the blockage is doomed.
It seems logical. If blood...
This Common Mineral May Shrink Artery Plaque in Heart Disease
Scientists have long been searching for better ways to fight heart disease, the leading cause of death worldwide. Every year, millions of people die...
These Life-Saving Steps May Save Your Life During a Heart Attack
A heart attack can happen suddenly and without warning. Imagine sitting at home alone when a strong pain develops in your chest.
The discomfort may...
A Daily Cocoa Boost May Keep Your Blood Vessels Healthy
Chocolate lovers may have another reason to enjoy cocoa. New research suggests that natural compounds found in cocoa could help lower blood pressure and...
Could Your Genes Link Heart Health to Dementia Risk?
Scientists have long known that heart health and brain health are closely connected. Conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, stroke, and heart disease...
Mom driving kids home from camp senses something is wrong and pulls over –...
On a Monday in July 2022, Claudia Davis DiDomenico returned to the workplace for the first time in a decade.
She’d taken a fundraising job...
Heart attack and cardiac arrest survivor had one goal: Get back and finish the...
Patrick Raycraft was happy to have a day to himself. As a photojournalist for a daily newspaper, he was always on the go, often...
One-Time Gene Edit Lowers ‘Bad’ Cholesterol by Up To 62%
For millions of people, managing high cholesterol means taking medication every day.
Doctors often prescribe statins or other cholesterol-lowering treatments to help reduce the risk...
Which Blood Pressure Drug is the Most Tolerated?
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world.
According to the World Health Organization, around 1.4 billion people were...
Early Warning Signs That Heart Failure Is Developing
Heart failure is a common but serious medical condition that affects millions of people worldwide.
Despite its name, heart failure does not mean that the...