A new drug could prevent first heart attacks and strokes in diabetes
A new study suggests that a powerful cholesterol-lowering drug may help prevent serious heart problems before they even begin.
Researchers from Mass General Brigham have...
Do you still need beta-blockers years after a heart attack?
For many years, people who survived a heart attack were told to take beta-blockers for the rest of their lives. These medicines help reduce...
Even a few more steps a day can cut heart disease risk, study shows
A new large study has found that simply walking more each day can greatly lower the risk of serious heart problems, especially for people...
A common blood pressure drug may increase heart failure risk
A new study from the University of Bologna has raised an important question about how men and women respond to treatment for high blood...
New cholesterol guideline says start action earlier
A new medical guideline has been released to help doctors and patients better manage cholesterol and protect heart health.
This update comes from the American...
A simple device could save lives by catching heart failure early
Heart failure is a serious condition that affects millions of people around the world. It happens when the heart cannot pump blood as well...
Why cold temperatures could be more dangerous for your heart than heat
Cold weather may pose a greater threat to heart health than many people realize.
A new study suggests that lower temperatures are linked to a...
Can a picture save your heart? new study shows the power of seeing risk
Many people know that heart disease is dangerous, but knowing is not always enough to change behavior. A new study suggests that actually seeing...
Why doctors now want you to check cholesterol earlier than ever
Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide. A major reason for this is high cholesterol, which can quietly damage the...
This simple food can prevent heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes
A new study from Tufts University has shown that a simple change in what you eat each day may have a powerful effect on...