Nearly 1 in 4 Americans now at risk for heart failure
Heart failure is becoming a major health concern in the United States. A new report shows that the lifetime risk of developing heart failure...
Drinking coffee this way may help prevent heart disease, stroke
There’s good news for coffee lovers! A new study from Semmelweis University suggests that drinking up to three cups of coffee a day may...
Why a persistent cough could be a sign of heart failure
When most people think about heart problems, they usually imagine chest pain or shortness of breath—not a cough.
But for people with congestive heart failure...
How sleep apnea might speed up aging and harm the heart
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is known for causing breathing problems during sleep, but new research shows it may do much more.
A recent review published...
Which cholesterol drug is better for your heart health?
Rosuvastatin and atorvastatin are two of the most common medications used to lower LDL cholesterol, often called “bad” cholesterol.
Doctors frequently prescribe these drugs to...
Can this common mineral help reverse heart disease?
Heart disease remains the top cause of death around the world. One of the biggest reasons for this is a condition called atherosclerosis.
This happens...
New diabetes pill cuts risk of heart attack and stroke
A major international study has revealed that a pill form of semaglutide—a drug already used to treat type 2 diabetes—can also reduce the risk...
Mobile integrated health may boost heart failure recovery
A new study from Columbia Nursing suggests that mobile integrated health (MIH) may help heart failure patients make a smoother transition from hospital to...
Hidden belly fat may speed up heart aging, study finds
A new study has found that having too much hidden belly fat—called visceral fat—can make your heart age faster.
This could help explain why some...
New blood test detects dangerous heart side effect from cancer treatment
Cancer treatments have come a long way, offering hope to millions of patients.
One major breakthrough is the use of immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs), a...