Heart Health

Can this common mineral help reverse heart disease?

Heart disease remains the top cause of death around the world. One of the biggest reasons for this is a condition called atherosclerosis. This happens...

New diabetes pill cuts risk of heart attack and stroke

A major international study has revealed that a pill form of semaglutide—a drug already used to treat type 2 diabetes—can also reduce the risk...

Mobile integrated health may boost heart failure recovery

A new study from Columbia Nursing suggests that mobile integrated health (MIH) may help heart failure patients make a smoother transition from hospital to...

Hidden belly fat may speed up heart aging, study finds

A new study has found that having too much hidden belly fat—called visceral fat—can make your heart age faster. This could help explain why some...

New blood test detects dangerous heart side effect from cancer treatment

Cancer treatments have come a long way, offering hope to millions of patients. One major breakthrough is the use of immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs), a...

Healthy habits after pregnancy cut heart disease risk by 86%

A major study led by researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS Medicine) and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health has found...

Strong connection between diabetes and heart disease risk

Diabetes and heart disease are often linked—and for good reason. People with diabetes are twice as likely to develop heart disease or have a stroke...

New drug can treat hard-to-treat high blood pressure

A new medication has shown great promise for people with high blood pressure that stays dangerously high even after taking several other medicines. The Phase...

AI shows how fat location, not just amount, raises risk for diabetes and heart...

Carrying too much fat in the body, known as adiposity, is a well-known cause of serious health problems like heart disease, stroke, type 2...

Heart attacks and strokes rarely happen without warning, major study finds

A massive international study has found that more than 99% of people who later suffered a heart attack, stroke, or heart failure already had...