1 in 5 people with high risk of heart disease refuse to use statin...
Heart disease is a major health issue worldwide and the leading cause of death in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease...
Vitamin C may reduce heart failure risk in older men, study finds
A recent study has found higher blood levels of vitamin C, but not vitamin E, are associated with a lower risk of heart failure in older men.
Dairy fat does not influence heart disease risk, study finds
A study by scientists at the University of Washington has found that dairy fat does not increase or decrease the risk of heart disease.
Dairy...
Irregular sleep linked to higher risk of hardened arteries
In a study from Vanderbilt University, scientists found older adults with irregular sleep habits may face a higher risk for hardened arteries than their...
Open-heart surgery was the turning point for this nurse-turned-actress
As an aspiring nurse working in an emergency room, Stacy Beckly decided to get some advice about pain she was having on the left...
Can a wearable device make an impact on your heart health?
Mobile apps and wearable trackers claim to help detect heart problems and help manage — or even prevent — a heart condition. But do they...
Doing these 8 things may greatly lower risk for heart disease and stroke
In a study from Tulane University, scientists found that people who strongly adhere to a set of eight lifestyle behaviors and heart-health metrics may...
Frequent cannabis use linked to heart disease, study finds
In a study from Stanford University, scientists found that people who used marijuana daily were found to be about one-third more likely to develop...
Eating fish may help lower heart disease, death risks
In a study from McMaster University and elsewhere, scientists found that eating oily fish regularly can help prevent heart disease in high-risk people, such...
Obesity makes heart disease hard to detect and treat
In a study from Mayo Clinic, scientists found that being overweight impacts your heart health in more ways than you might think.
They examined how...