New diabetes drug shows promise for heart and kidney health
People with type 2 diabetes face a high risk of serious health issues such as heart attacks, strokes, heart failure, and severe kidney disease.
However,...
Lowering top blood pressure number under this number can prevent heart disease effectively
A recent study has revealed that closely managing blood pressure can significantly lower the risk of heart problems in individuals at high risk of...
Because she gave her husband CPR, their daughters had time to say goodbye
Dori Monson sat on the couch cheering on the Washington Huskies in the Alamo Bowl.
His wife, Suzanne, was in the next room working on...
Why heart surgery outcomes for women over 65 are not good
Women over 65 who need complex heart surgery are more likely than men to be treated at hospitals with lower quality, which leads to...
How good sleep habits can help manage high blood pressure
Sleep is essential for overall health, and its importance becomes even clearer when looking at its role in managing high blood pressure.
High blood pressure,...
Scientists find hidden heart risks of a common blood pressure drug
A recent study by the European Sudden Cardiac Arrest network has raised concerns about the safety of a widely used drug for high blood...
At 71, he’s back to fishing and renovating houses after a heart transplant
Home builder Keith Hoch was in his early 50s when he started to feel sluggish while building houses for his clients in and around...
Sleep apnea linked to higher risk of heart disease, study finds
A study by researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center has found that obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is linked to a higher risk of heart...
Women lose more years of life after heart attack than men, study finds
A recent study reveals that women lose significantly more years of life after a heart attack compared to men.
Conducted by researchers at Karolinska Institutet...
Understanding common causes of weak heart muscles
A weak heart muscle, medically known as cardiomyopathy, is a condition where the heart muscle becomes weakened and cannot pump blood as efficiently as...