Many people with head and neck cancer have heart problems, study finds
Did you know that there's a big overlap between heart health and cancer?
Specifically, people who have head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC), a...
Mediterranean and low-fat diets reduce risk of heart attacks and death
Choosing the right diet could mean the difference between life and death, especially for those at a higher risk of heart disease.
According to a...
Your home – and where it’s located – may affect your health
They say home is where the heart is. But can a person's home also play a role in how healthy that heart is?
A large...
Take care of your teeth—for the sake of your heart
Most of us brush our teeth every day but lifting the lip afterwards and examining the gums? How often do we do that?
There are...
Older people may benefit more from certain cholesterol drugs
There's a class of drugs called statins, used to lower the bad kind of cholesterol, known as low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C).
According to a study,...
Good dental health may protect against heart disease
Did you know that looking after your gums could also help your heart? This isn't some sort of riddle, but rather the finding from...
Scientists find a new way to diagnose heart failure
Researchers from the University of Oslo (UiO) have been studying whether biomarkers can improve diagnostic methods for heart failure, which is a major cause...
Walking more steps can benefit people with heart failure
It's no surprise that exercise is good for your heart.
But did you know that even small amounts of walking could make a big difference,...
Dallas radio personality gets a new heart after cardiac problems take a toll
Hal Harbuck was walking from the dock to his family's lake cabin when he felt a severe pain in his chest. Having recently been...
Alzheimer’s disease may also pose a risk for a unique form of heart failure
While June marks Alzheimer's Awareness Month, a new study indicates that people living with Alzheimer's disease (AD) might also be at risk for a...