Heart Health

How to prevent high blood pressure in high-risk families

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common condition that can lead to serious health problems like heart disease and stroke. For families...

Common causes of peripheral artery disease everyone needs to know

Peripheral artery disease, or PAD, is a condition where the arteries that supply blood to the limbs become narrowed or blocked. This can cause...

Why potassium matters for your blood pressure health

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It’s often called the “silent killer” because...

Supercharged silk: The future of healing hearts and wounds

Researchers at UNSW have made an exciting breakthrough using silk from domestic silk moths. This silk, transformed into a special jelly-like material called microgel, has...

People have lower risks of heart attacks and strokes after COVID-19 vaccination

A study published in Nature Communications has found that the rates of heart attacks and strokes decreased after COVID-19 vaccination compared to before or...

How a cancer treatment could harm your heart

Cancer treatments are often powerful and effective, but they can sometimes come with serious side effects. One such treatment involves blocking a protein receptor called...

Common high blood pressure drug could reduce diabetic kidney disease

A recent study from the University of Bristol has revealed a potential new way to slow the progression of diabetic kidney disease, a condition...

Scientists discover fruits and vegetables as a natural remedy for hypertension and kidney health

A five-year study has shown that eating fruits and vegetables can greatly benefit people with hypertension. Doctors recommend making these foods a key part of...

Diet, exercise and ‘The Stents’ contributed to his recovery after a massive heart attack

One New Year's Day, Rick St. Sauveur pulled a 10-hour shift at the supermarket where he was an assistant manager. He felt great, even after...

9 in 10 people need better treatment for high blood pressure

Researchers from the University of Gothenburg have found that many individuals with high blood pressure, or hypertension, may require more intensive treatment to reduce...