A cup of leafy greens a day keeps heart doctor away
Heart disease is the number one cause of death around the world, responsible for nearly 18 million deaths each year.
Many things can raise your...
What you need to know about surprising side effects in cholesterol drugs
Cholesterol is a fatty substance that moves through your blood.
Your body needs some cholesterol to build cells and make hormones. But too much of...
Pop-up screenings at pharmacies and sports events help spot hidden heart risks
A new study shows that pop-up health screenings for heart disease risk, held at community pharmacies and major sports events, can uncover hidden heart...
Healthy heart habits also prevent cancer, Alzheimer’s, COPD, other diseases
A major new study from Emory University has found that taking care of your heart doesn’t just protect you from heart disease—it also helps...
Light exercise lowers heart death risk in people with diabetes
New research from Denmark shows that people recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes can lower their risk of death and serious heart problems just...
Exercise rehabilitation reduces irregular heartbeat, study finds
A new analysis of clinical studies finds that exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation can reduce the symptoms, frequency, and recurrence of atrial fibrillation (AF), a common...
Hot and humid weather greatly increases heart disease risk, study finds
When it’s hot outside, your heart has to work harder to keep your body cool. This puts extra pressure on your heart and blood...
Why are so many people—especially women—saying no to cholesterol drugs?
Heart disease is a serious health issue all over the world. In the United States, it is the leading cause of death, with one...
This diabetes drug may raise heart disease risks
Rosiglitazone is a medication used to help people with type 2 diabetes manage their blood sugar levels.
It belongs to a group of drugs called...
Being stalked may increase risk of heart attack and stroke in women
Women who reported having been stalked or who had obtained a restraining order were more likely to experience heart attacks and strokes later in...