Heart Health

Vitamin D supplements may lower blood pressure in older people with obesity

A new study published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society shows that taking vitamin D supplements may help lower blood pressure in older...

Early drug combo treatment after heart attack could save lives

Giving heart attack patients a combination of two cholesterol-lowering drugs soon after the event may greatly improve their chances of avoiding another heart attack,...

Hormone therapy during menopause may improve heart health

A new study suggests that hormone therapy, often used to ease symptoms of menopause like hot flashes and night sweats, may also improve heart...

New research links Parkinson’s disease to heart problems

Parkinson’s disease is mostly known for causing problems with movement and the brain. But a new study suggests it may also affect the heart. Scientists...

Heart failure linked to faster cognitive decline, study finds

More than six million people in the U.S. live with heart failure, and a new study suggests that this condition may also speed up...

Study finds new treatment for coronary artery disease

Heart disease, especially coronary artery disease, is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. In the United States, about 25% of all deaths...

Marijuana use linked to higher risk of heart attack

As marijuana becomes legal in more places, questions remain about how safe it really is. Two new studies add to growing evidence that using...

New drug could offer a long-term cure for hormone-linked high blood pressure

A promising new drug may finally bring hope to people suffering from a common but often overlooked cause of high blood pressure. An international team...

Common blood pressure drug may help ease stomach issues in people with autism

A new study from the University of Missouri (Mizzou) suggests that a common blood pressure medication called propranolol might help relieve stomach problems in...

Staying active may reduce risk of hospitalization in heart failure

A new study shows that people with a type of heart failure called HFpEF (heart failure with preserved ejection fraction) are less likely to...