Protecting yourself from the painful shingles virus may also protect heart health
Shingles is a funny-sounding name for a seriously painful disease. How painful? That's hard to put into words. Printable ones, at least.
Officially, shingles pain...
The link between type 2 diabetes and heart disease people need to know
Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease are two major health concerns that often go hand in hand.
If you have type 2 diabetes, your risk...
New drugs may help repair a damaged heart
A team of scientists at UVA Health is making strides in the search for drugs that could help regenerate heart tissue after a heart...
This weight-loss drug could lower body fat, reducing heart disease risk
A recent study from researchers at UT Southwestern has shed light on an unexpected benefit of a commonly prescribed weight-loss drug called liraglutide.
This drug,...
Scientists discover new use for existing drug to prevent heart attacks
Researchers have found a promising new use for an existing drug that could significantly reduce the risk of heart attacks by preventing blood clots...
Fish oil supplements may reduce genetic risk of high cholesterol, shows study
A new study suggests that fish oil supplements, which are already popular for their health benefits, may offer even more advantages—especially for people with...
Why your blood pressure changes with the seasons and how to manage it
Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of your arteries as your heart pumps it around your body.
It's normal for...
Spotting the early signs of heart disease in women
Heart disease is often thought of as a man’s problem, but it’s actually the leading cause of death for women as well.
Unfortunately, heart disease...
Scientists find surprising cause of heart disease in men
Scientists from the University of Virginia have uncovered a significant factor that may explain why men tend to live shorter lives than women: the...
The best diet for preventing heart disease
Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, but the good news is that what you eat can play a big...