First reference charts for arterial stiffness in youth
An international research team has created the first set of reference charts to measure blood vessel stiffness in healthy young people.
This important step could...
Why can beetroot juice help lower blood pressure in older people
The blood pressure-lowering effect of nitrate-rich beetroot juice in older people may be due to specific changes in their oral microbiome, according to the...
Study shows one drug may be enough after heart surgery
When people have serious heart conditions, doctors often perform a special procedure called percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) to open up clogged heart arteries.
After this,...
Medical marijuana may raise risk of dangerous heart rhythm disease
Medical marijuana is becoming more popular for treating long-term pain caused by illnesses like cancer, arthritis, and nerve problems.
But a new study from Gentofte...
Mental health issues can damage heart attack recovery
After a heart attack, many people go through emotional struggles such as depression, anxiety, stress, or even post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
These mental health challenges...
Predictable music phrases could help control blood pressure, study finds
Music has long been known to move us emotionally, but new research shows it may also help regulate our bodies.
A study presented at the...
Goodbye cuffs? New light technology could transform blood pressure monitoring
Imagine checking your blood pressure as easily as glancing at a smartwatch—without the squeeze of a cuff. That future may be closer than we...
Study explains big cause of common heart failure
A new theory called the Adipokine Hypothesis explains how a common type of heart failure may begin.
This type is called heart failure with preserved...
Scientists find hidden cause of inflammation in heart disease
Scientists at New York University have discovered a surprising new role for platelets in heart disease.
Most people know platelets as tiny parts of our...
Study finds a surprising trigger of heart attacks
For a long time, scientists believed that heart attacks were mostly caused by blocked arteries due to bad cholesterol.
But a new study from researchers...