Common blood pressure drugs unnecessary for most heart attack survivors, study finds
For decades, beta-blockers have been a standard treatment for people recovering from a heart attack.
But new research suggests that most patients with normal heart...
Lying down for a blood pressure test could show hidden heart risks
If you’ve ever had your blood pressure checked at the doctor’s office, it was probably done while you were sitting in a chair.
But new...
Common diabetes drugs may double the risk of heart problems
Millions of people living with type 2 diabetes rely on medication to control their blood sugar.
But new research suggests that some of the most...
Big blood pressure swings may predict future heart disease
Have you ever wondered what blood pressure really means? It’s the pressure of your blood pushing against your artery walls as it travels through...
Any high blood pressure in pregnancy greatly raises heart disease risks after birth, study...
A new study from Intermountain Health has revealed that women who experience high blood pressure during pregnancy face a much higher risk of serious...
Waist-to-height ratio beats BMI in predicting heart disease risk
A new study from the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC researchers suggests that measuring your waist in relation to your height may be a...
Doctors say: don’t panic about melatonin and heart failure headlines
If you’ve seen recent headlines warning that melatonin might cause heart failure, don’t lose sleep over them—literally.
Heart experts say the concern is premature and...
Opening all blocked arteries during a heart attack can save more lives, study finds
A major international study has found that opening all blocked arteries during a heart attack—not just the one causing the immediate problem—can greatly improve...
A new era for blood pressure care: what you need to know in 2025
In 2017, the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology updated the guidelines for high blood pressure, or hypertension.
They lowered the threshold...
Heart trouble in midlife may predict dementia decades later
New research from University College London has found that people who show early signs of heart damage in middle age are more likely to...