Heart Health

These health workers are the secret to lowering high blood pressure

A new study from Tulane University has revealed that pharmacists and community health workers may be the most effective in helping patients control high...

The ‘magnificent six’: six foods for a healthier heart

A recent study has revealed the best way to keep your heart healthy, and it involves six key foods. Researchers at McMaster University and...

Scientists discover eating more fruits and vegetables lowers blood pressure and protects heart, kidneys

A new study has shown that eating more fruits and vegetables can significantly lower blood pressure and improve heart and kidney health in people...

Skipping sleep could lead to dangerous high blood pressure, study finds

A new study suggests that getting fewer than seven hours of sleep each night is linked to a higher risk of developing high blood...

This common sedative drug may harm heart health if used at night

Midazolam is a medication often given to help people feel sleepy and less anxious before surgery. It's commonly used because it can make patients feel...

Common diabetes drugs linked to higher risk of heart disease, study finds

A recent study from scientists at Northwestern University has revealed that two commonly prescribed drugs for treating type 2 diabetes may significantly increase the...

Heart disease in women is not like heart disease in men 

Over the past 10 years, heart disease in women—especially young women—has been increasing. More women than men die of heart disease every year. Yet identification...

Common blood pressure drug strongly linked to deadly heart disease

Sudden cardiac arrest is a serious and unexpected event where the heart suddenly stops pumping blood effectively. This can cause a person to lose...

How common kidney disease could cause heart problems

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a serious condition that affects how well the kidneys work. Our kidneys have an important job: they filter out...

Manganese is a new hope in heart disease treatment

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death worldwide, with atherosclerosis—a condition characterized by the buildup of plaques in the arteries—playing a significant...