When her son was diagnosed with severe heart problems, she blamed herself. Could she...
With her mother in labor, then-17-year-old Jamie Dawson sneaked past nurses and headed for the delivery room.
The door was cracked open just enough for...
Two blood pressure drugs can effectively prevent heart attack, heart failure, stroke
A major study spanning 17 years and involving over 730,000 people has provided new insights into the safety of two widely used blood pressure medications: chlorthalidone and hydrochlorothiazide.
Researchers at Columbia...
This cholesterol-lower drug may harm kidney health
A recent study from Johns Hopkins University has found that rosuvastatin, a commonly prescribed statin used to lower cholesterol, may increase the risk of...
Study finds a surprising connection between coffee and heart health
Good news for coffee lovers! A recent study from Semmelweis University suggests that drinking up to three cups of coffee a day may help...
Pregnancy blood pressure patterns may predict future hypertension risk
New research suggests that tracking blood pressure changes during pregnancy could help predict a woman's risk of developing high blood pressure (hypertension) in the...
Ultra-processed foods may increase heart disease risk
From hot dogs and potato chips to sodas and frozen meals, ultra-processed foods (UPFs) have become a major part of the American diet. Researchers...
Warning signs of heart artery blockages to watch out
Heart artery blockages, also called coronary artery disease, happen when the blood vessels supplying the heart become narrowed or blocked. This is usually caused by...
Long-term use of this painkiller may raise heart disease and stroke risk
A recent study from the University of Edinburgh suggests that long-term use of paracetamol could increase the risk of heart disease and stroke in...
The worst foods for high blood pressure in older people
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common condition that affects many seniors. It can strain the heart, damage blood vessels, and increase the...
Study finds new cause of irregular heartbeat
Doctors often treat diseases in a one-size-fits-all way, but some conditions have different causes for different people.
A recent study by researchers from Vanderbilt University...