A flu infection can trigger heart attacks—but vaccines may cut the risk
Many people think of the flu as a seasonal illness that causes fever, cough, and tiredness. However, scientists are learning that influenza can have...
Lowering cholesterol earlier may stop heart disease before it starts
A major new study has found that treating high cholesterol more aggressively and earlier in life may help prevent heart disease before it develops....
Can some heart attack survivors safely stop their heart drugs?
After a heart attack, many patients are prescribed medications to protect their heart and prevent another serious event. One of the most common types...
A simple salt swap could help lower blood pressure and protect your heart
Eating too much salt has become a serious health problem, especially in modern diets. Many people consume far more sodium than their bodies need,...
A diabetes drug helps people with leg artery disease walk again
A new international study has found that semaglutide, a medicine already used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity, may help people walk better...
Why taking blood pressure medicine at night could save your heart
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a common but serious health problem. Many people have it without knowing, because it often has no...
Dangerous warning signs your heart may be in trouble
Your heart is one of the most important organs in your body. It works every second of your life, pumping blood to your brain,...
A lifetime of healthy eating could prevent most heart disease
Many people think of heart disease as something that happens later in life, but experts say it often starts much earlier. The foods people...
How much should you lower cholesterol? new research gives a clear answer
Many people know that high cholesterol is bad for the heart, but not everyone understands how much it should be lowered. For people who...
AI can find hidden heart disease risk in routine eye scans
Heart disease is still the number one cause of death around the world. It often develops slowly over many years without clear warning signs.
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