Heart Health

How to recognize a heart attack before it’s too late

A heart attack is a very serious health emergency. It happens when blood flow to the heart is suddenly blocked, usually by a blood clot. If...

Scientists find a big cause of deadly heart rhythm diseases

A group of scientists at The Ohio State University have made an exciting discovery that could help save lives. They studied a small protein in...

This diabetes drug shows broad benefits for kidney and heart health

The largest and most comprehensive meta-analysis to date on glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists reveals significant benefits for kidney and cardiovascular outcomes, even in...

Beta blockers: Why are celebrities name-checking this drug

A little blue pill is creating a stir in Hollywood—and no, it's not Viagra. It's propranolol, a beta blocker originally designed for heart conditions, that's...

Hidden belly fat may be speeding up your heart’s aging

New research shows that too much hidden belly fat—called visceral fat—can make your heart age faster. This kind of fat surrounds your organs deep inside...

Why morning heart attacks are worse

Researchers at UTHealth Houston have uncovered why heart attacks that happen in the morning are often more dangerous than those that occur later in...

Popular cholesterol drug linked to kidney disease risks

Many people around the world take medications to lower their cholesterol and protect their hearts. Cholesterol is a fatty substance in the blood. While our...

This drug significantly lowers blood pressure in obese people

A new study published in Hypertension, a journal of the American Heart Association, has found that the weight-loss drug tirzepatide significantly lowers systolic blood...

High blood pressure can cause early kidney damage, study finds

A new study from the Medical University of Vienna reveals that high blood pressure alone—without the presence of diabetes—can cause structural changes in the...

New blood test could detect heart disease risk more accurately

For nearly 60 years, doctors have used cholesterol tests to figure out who might be at high risk for heart disease. But now, a large...