Vitamin E could prevent muscle damage after heart attack
A recent study from the Baker Institute found vitamin E could be used to save muscle from dying during a heart attack.
The finding sheds...
These places may harm people with high blood pressure, heart disease
In a study from the American Heart Association, scientists found visiting high-altitude locations may be dangerous for people with high blood pressure or certain...
Scientists find new way to prevent heart disease
Nearly half of all American adults have elevated blood pressure or hypertension. High blood pressure contributes to 65% of cardiovascular deaths in the United...
Scientists find best blood sugar levels to prevent strokes, heart disease
Blood sugar control has always been important for people with diabetes when it comes to preventing a stroke.
A recent study from Seoul National University...
Heart doctor tells why heart disease events spike in winter, symptoms to watch for,...
Whether it's because of the cold weather, holiday and family stress, lack of routine or all of the above, heart attack and stroke rates...
It’s the flavor of the season, but be wary of peppermint platitudes
Peppermint, like Santa Claus, seems to be everywhere you turn at the holidays.
And also like Santa, when it comes to evaluating claims about it,...
Blood pressure swings can be an early sign of heart disease
A recent study from Duke University found that variable blood pressure readings could be an overlooked early warning sign of heart disease.
Researchers found that...
Widely used weight-loss drug can protect heart, lower body fat
A recent study from UT Southwestern found a commonly prescribed weight-loss drug called liraglutide could benefit heart health.
In people who are overweight or have...
This type of cholesterol may harm people with high blood pressure
In a study from Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, scientists found a type of "bad" cholesterol could raise the risk for first...
Kentucky Wildcats basketball player won’t be sidelined by heart surgery
When Tionna Herron was 8, she learned some valuable things: She was good at playing basketball. And she had a rare heart condition that...