Why a persistent cough can signal heart failure
When most people think about heart problems, coughing doesn’t usually come to mind. But for those dealing with congestive heart failure, or CHF, a...
Surprising cause of artery plaque in heart disease you need to know
Heart disease is one of the top causes of death in the world. In the United States alone, about one out of every four...
How to lower inflammation to your heart
If you’ve ever had a swollen ankle after an injury or fought off a cold, you’ve experienced inflammation.
It’s the body’s way of reacting to...
Mammograms may help predict heart disease, not just breast cancer
Mammograms are commonly used to find breast cancer, but new research shows they might also reveal important signs of heart disease—the number one cause...
Blood test could predict brain recovery after cardiac arrest
Each year, about four million people around the world suffer a sudden cardiac arrest. Many of them are taken to intensive care while unconscious.
Doctors...
Heart fat linked to more severe damage after a heart attack
A new study has found that a higher amount of fat around the heart is linked to more serious heart damage after a heart...
Reversing prediabetes can cut heart disease risk in half
Lowering blood sugar levels to normal may cut the risk of serious heart problems by more than half in people with prediabetes, according to...
How common painkillers may harm your heart, kidneys, and more
Painkillers are medicines that many people use to feel better when they have pain. They are often used for short-term pain, like after an...
Women taking this blood pressure drugs may have higher heart failure risk
A new study from the University of Bologna has raised concerns about the safety of beta-blockers, especially for women with high blood pressure but...
Half of heart attacks occur in people with low risk
A new study from Mount Sinai has found that many people who suffer a heart attack would not have been flagged as high-risk just...