Women and men mistakenly given different advice to prevent heart disease
In a study from Harvard Medical School, scientists found women are told to improve their lifestyle to prevent heart disease while men are advised...
Common depression drug could also help prevent heart disease
A recent study from Texas A&M University found that the antidepression drug duloxetine could be beneficial to patients with both depression and heart disease.
Globally,...
Common weight-loss drug can lower body fat, protect heart health
A recent study from UT Southwestern found a commonly prescribed weight-loss drug called liraglutide could benefit heart health.
In people who are overweight or have...
Low-salt DASH diet could help reduce heart attack, heart failure risks
DASH diet and low sodium consumption, can reduce heart disease risk factors in a relatively short time period.
Common blood pressure drug may increase risk of sudden cardiac arrest
Sudden cardiac arrest is a sudden loss of blood flow when the heart fails to effectively pump. This disease causes around half of the...
Avocados are good for your heart health
Avocados contain high amounts of fiber, potassium, magnesium, folate, vitamin C and vitamin K.
The fruit is a known source of healthy, unsaturated fats and...
Winter holidays bring more heart attack deaths
Being aware of this annual phenomenon and taking a few important, heart-healthy steps may save lives.
Commonly used antibiotic drug may increase heart attack risk
A recent study from the University of Dundee found why a commonly used antibiotic can lead to an increased risk of heart attacks.
After cardiac arrest at a college basketball game, he’s ready to cheer again
For more than 50 years, Stan Goldstein has donned his red, black, white and gold – the colors of the University of Maryland's Terrapins...
Common type 2 diabetes drug can benefit heart and kidney health
People living with type 2 diabetes are at high risk of heart attacks, stroke, heart failure and end-stage kidney disease.
In a study from Monash University and...