Understanding the link between coughing and heart failure
Coughing is not a symptom most people associate with heart problems, but for individuals with congestive heart failure (CHF), a persistent cough can be...
Study finds important cause of heart attack in women
A recent study from Yale University has revealed important differences between men and women under the age of 55 when it comes to heart...
Causes of prevention of heart artery blockages
Heart artery blockages, also called coronary artery disease, happen when the main blood vessels that supply oxygen and nutrients to the heart become narrowed...
Barley is a natural helper for lowering cholesterol
Barley, a grain often used in soups, bread, and cereals, has been recognized as a heart-friendly food that can help reduce cholesterol. Researchers have...
This widely used drug could reduce heart attack risk effectively
Heart attacks have been the leading cause of death in the United States for over a century.
While most current treatments aim to break down...
Symptoms and treatment of peripheral artery disease
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a condition where the arteries in your limbs, most commonly the legs, become narrowed, reducing blood flow.
This restricted blood...
A diabetes drug with serious heart risks
Rosiglitazone, a drug once considered a breakthrough treatment for type 2 diabetes, is now under scrutiny for its serious heart-related risks.
Type 2 diabetes affects...
Newborn was in heart failure. Now 13, he helped pass a pulse ox law...
One week after their son was born, Melissa and Cory Berlin of Mayfield, New York, arrived at the pediatrician's office for Colton's first well-baby...
Scientists find a better blood pressure drug than others
A recent study by Columbia University has revealed that one of the most commonly prescribed drugs for high blood pressure, ACE inhibitors, might not...
Months after a serious stroke, he was back to drawing caricatures
A loud ringing and bright light jolted Adam English awake. Then he felt the bizarre sensation of a zipper closing from ear to ear...