Heart Health

Common blood pressure drugs may bring heart risk to women

A recent study from the University of Bologna in Italy has shed light on a critical, yet often overlooked, aspect of heart health: how...

How to strengthen your heart valve health

The heart, our most vital muscle, works tirelessly, beating about 100,000 times a day to pump blood throughout the body. Integral to this process are...

Aspirin may increase heart failure risk, study shows

A recent study from the University of Freiburg has stirred up the medical community by highlighting a potential downside to aspirin, a medication hailed...

This skin problem linked to heart disease, study shows

When most people hear about psoriasis, they immediately think of the skin problems it causes – those red, scaly patches that aren't just uncomfortable...

Home blood pressure monitoring provide great benefits

A recent study conducted by Texas A&M University's School of Public Health reveals that patients managing their hypertension by monitoring their blood pressure at...

How weight training improves blood pressure, heart health

When we think about ways to fight high blood pressure, images of treadmills, bikers, and swimmers often come to mind. It's common knowledge that staying...

Can foods really cleanse your arteries?

In the quest for optimal heart health, the concept of "cleansing" the arteries has captured the imagination of many. Clogged arteries, a condition medically known...

Cardiac arrest vs. heart attack: What is the difference?

In conversations about heart health, terms like "cardiac arrest" and "heart attack" often surface, sometimes used interchangeably. However, these conditions, while related to heart health,...

This cholesterol-lowering drug may harm kidney health

Cholesterol is like a double-edged sword in our bodies. We need a bit of it to keep our cells healthy, but too much can...

Drug-induced heart failure: what to know

In a world where medications are often seen as lifesavers, it’s unsettling to learn that some drugs, while aiming to cure one ailment, can...