Scientists find a heart disease treatment safer than aspirin
In a world where heart health is a major concern for many, a recent discovery offers new hope.
Scientists have been searching for ways to...
How long does it take to effectively lower blood pressure?
When it comes to managing blood pressure, understanding the timeline for seeing results can be as crucial as the measures themselves.
High blood pressure, also...
Days after writing a story about CPR, reporter used it on her dad
When Beyoncé and Taylor Swift toured Missouri last summer, broadcast reporter Farah Siddiqi used their appearances as an opportunity to teach people about CPR.
She...
When your heart skips a beat: unpacking palpitations
Heart palpitations can feel like your heart is skipping a beat, fluttering, pounding, or beating irregularly, often for just a few seconds or minutes.
While...
Beetroot juice offers a natural solution to lower blood pressure
In the quest for natural ways to manage and improve heart health, beetroot juice has emerged as a surprising yet powerful ally.
Known for its...
Common side effects of cholesterol-lowering drugs
Doctors often prescribe medicines to lower cholesterol as we get older, aiming to prevent heart problems and other age-related diseases.
The most well-known of these...
Natural ways to lower blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is like a silent alarm that rings deep within your body. It doesn't shout with clear symptoms, but its...
How napping influences your heart health
In a world that often celebrates the "always on" lifestyle, the humble nap is sometimes overlooked as a powerful tool for health and well-being.
Interestingly,...
Drug discovery for heart health with AI
Scientists at the University of Virginia have made an exciting breakthrough in the use of artificial intelligence (AI) for medical research.
They've developed a new...
High blood pressure and a low pulse: Do you need to worry?
When we talk about heart health, two numbers often come up: blood pressure and pulse rate.
Typically, we might think that both these figures move...