Pay attention to 4 health factors to prevent new heart syndrome
About 90% of U.S. adults meet the criteria for a newly recognized syndrome that comes from a combination of heart disease, kidney disease, type...
Signs of arterial blockage in the heart you need to know
Coronary artery disease (CAD) occurs when the arteries supplying blood to the heart become narrowed or blocked due to plaque buildup. This condition develops slowly over time,...
Using this drug at night may increase heart disease risk
In medical care, ensuring patient safety is always a top priority. One commonly used medication, midazolam, helps patients relax before surgery and even causes...
Lower blood pressure targets benefit most older adults, study finds
A new analysis of data from the Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention Trial (SPRINT) has confirmed that lowering blood pressure to below 120 mmHg can significantly reduce the risk of...
5 things parents should know – and do – to keep kids’ hearts healthy
Keeping kids healthy can be a big job. From the day their children are born, parents ferry them to and from medical offices, getting...
New risk score could help doctors identify heart disease earlier
Researchers at Emory University have developed a new way to measure how stress affects the heart, which could help doctors diagnose and treat heart...
Scientists find surprising cause of blood vessel plaque buildup
Heart disease, especially coronary artery disease (CAD), is a major global health concern, responsible for 25% of deaths in the United States. Understanding its causes and...
High blood pressure drugs linked to heart failure
A recent study from the University of Bologna has raised concerns about how beta-blockers, a common medication for high blood pressure, may affect women...
Common heart drug may not strongly reduce heart failure or death after heart attack
A new study, led by Professor Jan Inge Henter and published in the New England Journal of Medicine, examined whether the drug empagliflozin could help prevent heart...
How blood pressure drugs affect your gut health
High blood pressure is a major health concern, affecting about 10% of adults worldwide.
Many people with this condition rely on medications like ACE inhibitors, beta-blockers, and...