New blood test could help prevent heart attacks and strokes
A simple scoring system could change the way doctors prevent heart attacks and strokes by identifying patients who would benefit most from blood-thinning medications. Researchers behind this breakthrough...
Study finds surprising cause of blood vessel plaque buildup
Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. In the United States, it is responsible for about one in four deaths. One...
Common blood pressure drug linked to higher risk of heart failure
A recent study has raised concerns about a widely used drug for high blood pressure and chest pain—nifedipine. Researchers found that people taking high...
Many women miss important heart health tests after pregnancy
A recent study found that less than one in five women get tested for heart disease risk factors after experiencing high blood pressure or...
First kind of diabetes drug could prevent both heart attacks and strokes
A new drug called sotagliflozin, recently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), may help people with type 2 diabetes and kidney...
Common diabetes drug can also prevent heart and kidney diseases
People with type 2 diabetes face a high risk of developing heart disease, strokes, heart failure, and kidney failure. Managing blood sugar levels is important, but preventing...
New diabetes drug may offer extra heart benefits for older people
A widely used diabetes medication may provide additional health benefits for older adults, according to a large-scale study led by the University of Glasgow....
Dietary salt substitutes could prevent heart attack, stroke and death
A new study confirms that using a salt substitute can reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and early death. Researchers analyzed data from...
Lung cancer patients face high risk of heart disease, study finds
A new study highlights that many lung cancer patients already have risk factors for heart disease at the time of their diagnosis. These factors,...
Study shows hidden cause of heart disease, high blood pressure
Scientists have discovered that the way blood vessels are shaped at the back of the eye may be linked to high blood pressure and...