Quick fixes for heart palpitations: What to know
Experiencing heart palpitations, where the heart suddenly feels like it's racing, skipping beats, or fluttering, can be unsettling. While often harmless, palpitations can disrupt...
New roadmap to lower the risk of amputation in peripheral artery disease
Early diagnosis and treatment of peripheral artery disease is key to preventing amputations and other cardiovascular complications, according to new guidelines that also emphasize...
Why many people stop taking statins to lower cholesterol levels
Statins, the cholesterol-lowering drugs hailed for their effectiveness in preventing cardiovascular disease, have long been a topic of discussion and debate, especially on social...
What you need to know heart murmurs
When your doctor listens to your heart with a stethoscope, they might hear an unusual sound called a heart murmur.
While this can sound alarming,...
Which medications can cause high blood pressure?
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common health condition that affects millions of people worldwide.
While lifestyle factors such as diet, exercise, and stress...
High blood pressure symptoms in young adults
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is often thought of as a condition that primarily affects older adults.
However, research suggests that an increasing number of...
Dancer had fainting spells for 18 years. Going into cardiac arrest finally led to...
The morning of Terrianne Zonca's grandfather's funeral in Honolulu, she was so busy getting ready that she forgot to eat breakfast.
Before going to the...
How to spot heart disease early
Heart disease is a leading cause of death worldwide, but early detection can make a big difference in treatment and outcomes.
Let's explore some methods...
Challenges of treating heart disease in women
Heart disease is often perceived as a predominantly male health issue, but the reality is that it affects women just as much, if not...
Recognizing symptoms of heart disease in young adults
While heart disease is often associated with older age, it doesn't exclusively affect the elderly.
A growing body of research shows that young adults are...