A cheap, safe drug could help prevent heart attacks without bleeding risks
Heart attacks are one of the top causes of death in the United States.
Most treatments today try to break down blood clots after they’ve...
These people should worry about cholesterol and blood pressure, study finds
New research from Spain’s National Center for Cardiovascular Research (CNIC) shows that young people are especially at risk from high cholesterol and high blood...
How high blood pressure can damage your kidneys and heart without warning
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is often called a “silent killer.” That’s because it usually doesn’t cause any clear symptoms, but it can slowly...
Are you getting enough vitamin D to protect your heart?
Many people take Vitamin D for their bones, but recent research shows it might be just as important for your heart.
New studies from Intermountain...
New PET imaging could predict heart recovery after heart attack
Scientists have discovered a promising new way to predict how well a patient’s heart will recover after a heart attack.
The new method uses an...
Night light can increase your risks of heart attack and stroke
A new study from Flinders University has found that being exposed to bright light at night can raise your risk of serious heart problems—including...
Why we need to rethink diabetes and blood pressure care for older adults
For older adults, managing health problems like diabetes and high blood pressure can lead to a better life—fewer complications, more independence, and even a...
How these daily food additives may raise your blood pressure
A new study from UT Southwestern Medical Center has found that eating too many foods with phosphate additives—often found in packaged and processed foods—can...
Her heart, liver problems required a rare type of double transplant. It worked.
Shortly after her mother died, Anissa Swanigan’s heart started beating faster. Doctors chalked it up to anxiety and grief, so she did, too.
More than...
Doctors urged to prescribe exercise for better heart health
The American Heart Association (AHA) is now encouraging doctors to go beyond pills and start prescribing exercise to patients with slightly high blood pressure...