High blood pressure treatment: ARBs vs. ACE inhibitors
Recent research from Geisinger Medical Center has brought new insights into treating high blood pressure, particularly for those starting treatment.
The study compares two popular...
Scientists find link between chronic kidney disease and heart disease
Recent research is shedding light on the complex relationship between chronic kidney disease (CKD) and cardiovascular disease (CVD), a significant concern for those with...
Plant-based diet with berries and beans can boost heart and gut health
A groundbreaking study by Jiyun Liu, a doctoral student in chemistry at Linnaeus University, sheds light on the health benefits of a diet rich...
Aspirin use linked to heart failure, study shows
A recent study by the University of Freiburg has uncovered a concerning connection between aspirin use and an increased risk of heart failure, particularly...
New drug given 1-3months may effectively cut high cholesterol
A groundbreaking study has revealed that a new cholesterol-lowering medication, recaticimab, could offer a more flexible and efficient treatment for individuals with high cholesterol.
This...
Adolescent fitness critical to future heart health, study finds
A study from Karolinska Institutet, published in JAMA Network Open, explores the relationship between physical fitness, body mass index (BMI), and the risk of...
This blood thinner drug can prevent strokes in people with hidden heart issues
A groundbreaking study has unveiled the significant benefits of using apixaban, a common blood thinner, for patients with a hard-to-detect type of atrial fibrillation.
This...
Grapes boost gut health and lower cholesterol
Researchers from the University of California's David Geffen School of Medicine have discovered that grapes can enhance gut biome diversity and reduce cholesterol levels.
Their...
Daily marijuana use linked to increased risk of heart failure
A recent study involving over 150,000 adults in the U.S. reveals a concerning association between daily marijuana use and an increased risk of developing...
Genetic heart problem discovered during her pregnancy
When Shauna Planck was in college, her father got so sick that he received a heart transplant.
Doctors told David Kennedy that his condition was...