Coffee and caffeine may protect heart health when consumed in moderation
Coffee is one of the world's most popular drinks, and for many people it is the main source of caffeine.
Caffeine is a natural stimulant...
Routine heart scans may reveal a silent liver problem and higher heart risk
Many people think of the liver and the heart as completely separate organs.
In reality, they are closely connected because both are affected by the...
Vitamin D may help slow the body’s aging clock, major study finds
A large clinical trial has found that taking a daily vitamin D supplement may help slow one of the natural processes linked to aging.
The...
Twice-yearly injection may make high blood pressure easier to control
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, affects billions of people worldwide and is one of the biggest causes of heart attacks, strokes, heart failure,...
This everyday mineral could be one of the best natural helpers for high blood...
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the leading causes of heart attacks, strokes, kidney disease, and heart failure.
Because it often causes...
Simple breathing workout lowers blood pressure almost as much as medication, study finds
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the biggest risk factors for heart disease and stroke.
It often develops without obvious symptoms, which...
Common surgery sedative may raise heart risks at night, major study suggests
Midazolam is a widely used medicine that helps people relax or fall asleep before surgery and medical procedures.
It is popular because it works quickly...
Old Copper Drug Shows New Promise Against Inherited Heart Disease
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is the most common inherited heart disease in the world, affecting about one in every 500 people.
The condition causes the heart muscle...
Exercise May Rewire Your Heart’s Nerves, Study Shows
Exercise has long been recommended as one of the best ways to keep the heart healthy.
It strengthens the heart muscle, improves blood circulation, and...
Doctors Warn That Smoke and Heat Together Can Be Deadly for the Heart
Doctors are warning that two environmental hazards are becoming a dangerous combination for heart health.
Wildfire smoke drifting across large areas and record-breaking summer heat...