She solved her heart problem. Then she learned her unborn baby had one.
Ashley Boyea had asthma, so she wasn't surprised when she got breathless at work. But when she began gasping for air just walking around,...
Cancer drug offers new hope for treating blocked arteries in legs
Researchers at the Heart Research Institute (HRI) have made an exciting discovery: a drug originally developed to kill cancer cells, Conatumumab, could also be...
Common arm position for blood pressure measurement may cause inaccurate reading
Researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine have found that the way a patient's arm is positioned during blood pressure (BP) screenings can significantly affect the...
COVID-19 infection may double risk of heart issues, strokes, and early death
A recent study reveals that people who got infected with COVID-19 in 2020 may face a doubled risk of heart attacks, strokes, or early...
Common blood pressure drugs linked to higher heart disease risk in women
A recent study from the University of Bologna has revealed that women taking beta-blockers, a common drug for managing high blood pressure, may be...
This common drug linked to serious heart risks in young men
A recent study by scientists from the University of Birmingham and their German colleagues reveals a concerning connection between the use of anabolic steroids...
After Billy Joel and Stevie Nicks concert, mother of 3 had a heart attack
Last fall, 46-year-old lawyer Priti Langer took a trip to Baltimore with a group of fellow women to see singing greats Billy Joel and...
New supplement shows promise for treating peripheral artery disease (PAD)
Researchers have identified a potential new treatment for peripheral artery disease (PAD), a condition that affects millions of people and causes chronic leg pain.
In...
Caffeine may improve heart health in these people
A recent study suggests that caffeine could improve heart health, especially in people with inflammatory diseases like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis.
These diseases not only...
Some diabetes drugs may harm the heart, study shows
In recent years, the number of people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes has been increasing, making it a major health issue worldwide.
Type 2 diabetes...