5 things parents should know – and do – to keep kids’ hearts healthy
Keeping kids healthy can be a big job. From the day their children are born, parents ferry them to and from medical offices, getting...
New risk score could help doctors identify heart disease earlier
Researchers at Emory University have developed a new way to measure how stress affects the heart, which could help doctors diagnose and treat heart...
Scientists find surprising cause of blood vessel plaque buildup
Heart disease, especially coronary artery disease (CAD), is a major global health concern, responsible for 25% of deaths in the United States. Understanding its causes and...
High blood pressure drugs linked to heart failure
A recent study from the University of Bologna has raised concerns about how beta-blockers, a common medication for high blood pressure, may affect women...
Common heart drug may not strongly reduce heart failure or death after heart attack
A new study, led by Professor Jan Inge Henter and published in the New England Journal of Medicine, examined whether the drug empagliflozin could help prevent heart...
How blood pressure drugs affect your gut health
High blood pressure is a major health concern, affecting about 10% of adults worldwide.
Many people with this condition rely on medications like ACE inhibitors, beta-blockers, and...
Blood thinners in older hearts: benefits outweigh the risks
New research from the University of Bath shows that for older patients with atrial fibrillation, stopping blood thinning medication can be far more dangerous...
Coughing could be a warning sign of heart failure
When people think of heart problems, they usually imagine chest pain or shortness of breath.
But a persistent cough can also be a sign of...
Common blood pressure drug may increase risk of vision loss
A new study suggests that people taking a common type of blood pressure medication, known as Calcium Channel Blockers (CCBs), may have a higher...
Weight gain after breast cancer diagnosis linked to higher heart failure risk
Women newly diagnosed with invasive breast cancer (BC) face an increased risk of heart failure if they experience significant weight gain, according to a...