New discovery could transform heart disease treatment
For many years, doctors have focused on treating diabetes, lowering blood pressure, and reducing cholesterol to prevent heart disease.
Medicines like aspirin and statins have...
Warning signs of heart disease in older adults
Heart disease is one of the main causes of death around the world. In older adults, the signs of heart problems can be harder...
Understanding the long-term impact of blood pressure drug use
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects millions of people around the world. It happens when the force of blood pushing against the...
Heart disease deaths decline in the U.S. despite rising obesity
Between 1990 and 2019, the United States saw a major drop in deaths caused by heart disease. In 1990, heart disease led to the...
High blood pressure drug may raise risk of sudden cardiac arrest
A recent study from the European Sudden Cardiac Arrest network has found a possible link between a common high blood pressure medicine and a...
This drug may cause irregular heart rhythm
Recent research published in The Journal of Physiology has revealed a troubling connection between the use of anabolic steroids and an increased risk of...
Why both blood pressure numbers matter for heart health
Blood pressure is one of the most important numbers when it comes to heart health.
It helps show how hard your heart is working to...
Weekend workouts may add years to your life
New research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association shows that getting your weekly exercise in just one or two days –...
Early drug combo therapy after heart attack could reduce death risk
People who receive an extra medication soon after a heart attack have a much better chance of avoiding another one, according to a new...
Taking blood pressure medicine at night may improve heart health
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common health problem. It can lead to serious issues like heart attacks, strokes, or heart...