Call 911 for heart attack or stroke symptoms, or just drive to the ER?...
You're having chest pain, or you fear that your spouse is having a stroke – and you're thinking of just driving to a hospital...
His heart stopped after a run. His daughter, a nurse, helped restart it.
Home from a 5-mile run one August day, Mark Kleinschmidt couldn't stop sweating. He blamed it on the heat. Then his chest felt tight.
He...
Warning signs of clogged arteries everyone needs to know
Clogged arteries, or atherosclerosis, occur when sticky substances like cholesterol, fat, and calcium build up inside your arteries. These blood vessels are essential for...
Take blood pressure pills before bed could save your heart
A new study from the University of Vigo in Spain has found that people with high blood pressure might live longer and stay healthier...
Common blood pressure drug linked to higher risk of sudden cardiac arrest
A new study has found that a common blood pressure medicine might raise the risk of sudden cardiac arrest, especially when taken in high...
Scientists discover natural heart defense that could prevent heart failure
An international team of scientists has found a natural defense system in the body that protects the heart from a serious condition known as...
Warning signs your heart might be in trouble
The heart is one of the most important organs in your body. It works like a powerful engine, pumping blood to all your organs...
Eyes can show signs of high blood pressure and heart disease
Scientists have found that the tiny blood vessels at the back of the eye can tell us a lot about our overall health, especially...
Omega-3 can help prevent diabetes and cardiovascular disease
In 2021, roughly 6% of the world's population, or 529 million people, were living with diabetes, mostly type 2 diabetes (T2D).
In the same year,...
When a cough could be a sign of congestive heart failure
When people think of heart problems, they often imagine chest pain, shortness of breath, or fatigue. But there’s another, less obvious symptom that could...