Heart disease deaths decline in the U.S. despite rising obesity
Between 1990 and 2019, the United States saw a major drop in deaths caused by heart disease. In 1990, heart disease led to the...
High blood pressure drug may raise risk of sudden cardiac arrest
A recent study from the European Sudden Cardiac Arrest network has found a possible link between a common high blood pressure medicine and a...
This drug may cause irregular heart rhythm
Recent research published in The Journal of Physiology has revealed a troubling connection between the use of anabolic steroids and an increased risk of...
Why both blood pressure numbers matter for heart health
Blood pressure is one of the most important numbers when it comes to heart health.
It helps show how hard your heart is working to...
Weekend workouts may add years to your life
New research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association shows that getting your weekly exercise in just one or two days –...
Early drug combo therapy after heart attack could reduce death risk
People who receive an extra medication soon after a heart attack have a much better chance of avoiding another one, according to a new...
Taking blood pressure medicine at night may improve heart health
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common health problem. It can lead to serious issues like heart attacks, strokes, or heart...
Steroid use may increase risk of dangerous heart rhythm disorder
Scientists from the University of Birmingham and their partners in Germany have found a troubling link between using anabolic steroids and an increased risk...
Heart disease linked to lower physical activity 12 years before onset
A large study has found that adults who later develop heart disease start to become less physically active about 12 years before their diagnosis.
This...
Can high cholesterol cause a stroke?
Cholesterol is a fatty substance found in the blood. While the body needs some cholesterol to function properly, too much of it can lead...