Research shows a new cause of heart infections
Scientists at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC have unveiled groundbreaking insights into viral infections impacting the heart, shifting the traditional focus from...
Whole grains for a healthy heart: do they lower or increase risk?
Heart disease remains a leading cause of death worldwide, prompting ongoing research into how diet influences heart health. Among the many dietary factors examined,...
What are different types of heart attacks
Heart attacks, medically known as myocardial infarctions, are serious health events that occur when the flow of blood to the heart is severely reduced...
How caffeine can affect your heart health
Caffeine, the world's most widely consumed psychoactive substance, is a staple of many people's daily routines. Whether it's the morning coffee, an afternoon tea,...
Born with half a heart, this first grader wants to be a pediatric surgeon
Before Stephanie and Brennen Lewis could host the baby gender reveal party they were planning for family and friends, they had an ultrasound appointment...
Walking 10000 steps per day can effectively prevent heart disease
Walking more could be the key to a healthier life, even if you spend a lot of time sitting down. A big study has...
The reality of reversing coronary artery disease
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a serious condition where the arteries that supply blood to the heart muscle become hardened and narrowed due to...
How to spot high blood pressure early
Discovering high blood pressure early can be a game-changer in maintaining heart health and preventing serious complications.
Often dubbed the "silent killer," high blood pressure,...
Weight loss and heart failure: What you need to know
When we think about heart failure, the image that often comes to mind involves symptoms like shortness of breath, fatigue, and swollen ankles.
However, there's...
Two widely used blood pressure drugs may harm your health
A comprehensive study spanning 17 years and involving over 730,000 people treated for high blood pressure has been brought to light by researchers from...