A heart health crisis: majority of high-risk people missing healthy cholesterol goals
Cholesterol, specifically a type called low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C), is a fat-like substance that circulates in our blood.
While it's normal and necessary to have some...
Understanding the fear of statins: Why 1 in 5 people with heart disease don’t...
Heart disease is a major problem all over the world. In the United States, it's the number one killer, causing a death every 34...
Some common type 2 diabetes drugs linked to higher heart disease risk
A study by scientists from Northwestern University has found that two drugs commonly prescribed for type 2 diabetes—sulfonylureas and basal insulin—carry a high risk...
Online therapy: a boon for heart patients?
Online Therapy Helping Heart Patients
Did you know online therapy can help heart patients?
Yeah, it's true! In a new study, patients with atrial fibrillation, a...
‘Heart sisters’: How one family’s loss led to new life and a deep friendship
When Jennifer Mayadas-Dering started coughing and having a headache, she didn't think much of it. She was far more concerned with her son, a...
Gut feelings: how tummy bugs may be playing with our heart health
Let's go on a journey to Sweden where some scientists made a big discovery.
The story is about bacteria, the tiny living things inside our...
This therapy could improve quality of life for people with heart rhythm problems
A new study, the world's first randomized controlled trial of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for patients with paroxysmal (intermittent) symptomatic atrial fibrillation (AF), reveals...
Reconsidering the long-term use of high blood pressure beta blockers after a heart attack
A recent study published in the journal Heart suggests that long-term use of beta-blockers may not be necessary for patients who have had a...
Essential vitamins for heart health: a guide to a healthy heart
Maintaining good heart health is crucial for overall well-being.
Alongside exercise and a healthy diet, ensuring adequate intake of vitamins is vital for optimal heart...
Why home blood pressure monitoring is very important
Expanding home blood pressure monitoring among US adults with hypertension could significantly decrease the burden of cardiovascular disease and save on healthcare costs in...