Heart Health

A surprising link between drug overdose and cardiac arrest survival

In recent research, a striking discovery was made about people who suffer from a sudden stop of their heart due to a drug overdose. These...

5 things women should ask their OB-GYN about their heart. Yes, the heart.

From the time they reach reproductive age, women are encouraged to visit an OB-GYN at least once a year for a wellness exam that...

Blood pressure variability can predict heart attack and stroke risk

A new study from the ASCOT study, led by researchers from Imperial College London and published in the European Heart Journal, shows that variations...

Widely used blood pressure drugs linked to heart failure, study finds

In a recent study published in the journal Hypertension, researchers from the University of Bologna have identified a concerning trend: Women taking beta-blockers for high...

Her smartwatch alerted her to a heart issue the week of her 40th birthday

Two days before her 40th birthday, JuNene K. Harris was asleep at home in Lancaster, Texas, when she woke up to her smartwatch buzzing...

What is a heart attack? Cardiologists explain the condition following death of NBA coach

Golden State Warriors assistant coach Dejan Milojević died recently after a heart attack. Although most heart attacks happen in older people, younger people can...

Research shows big cause of heart disease, high blood pressure

A recent study by St George’s University and others has made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of genetics and eye health. The researchers found...

Can coffee increase high blood pressure and heart disease risks?

A recent study has raised concerns for coffee lovers with severe high blood pressure. It turns out that drinking more than two cups of coffee...

This simple lifestyle change can help prevent high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol

The American Heart Association (AHA) has issued a statement encouraging doctors to advise healthy adults with mildly elevated blood pressure or cholesterol to adopt...

Night owls at higher risk of this artery problem, study finds

A study from the University of Gothenburg in Sweden has revealed a strong link between our sleep habits and heart health. Published in the journal...