Heart Health

After COVID-19, experts say watch for these potential heart and brain problems

COVID-19 was full of surprises early on, causing mild problems in the short term for some people and serious complications for others. Long term, it...

Common high blood pressure drug may raise heart failure risk in women

In a study from the University of Bologna, scientists found that women taking beta-blockers for hypertension with no prior history of heart disease have...

A high-fat Mediterranean diet may still reduce risks of breast cancer, diabetes, heart attacks

According to scientists, a healthy diet can include “a lot of fat.” In a recent study, scientists suggest that a Mediterranean diet with no restrictions...

Replacing red meat with plant foods may lower heart disease risk

In a study from Harvard University, scientists found that replacing red meat with high-quality plant foods such as beans, nuts, or soy may be...

Cooking heat could hold clues to heart disease

In a study from the University of Edinburgh, scientists found that food cooked at high heat may carry toxic chemicals that raise the risk...

Medical cannabis linked to to higher risk of heart rhythm problems

In a study from Gentofte University, scientists found people with chronic pain who use medical cannabis have a higher risk for heart rhythm disorders...
Adding these two minerals to drinking water may help lower blood pressure

Adding two minerals to drinking water may help lower high blood pressure

In an Emory University study, researchers found that adding two essential minerals to drinking water may help lower blood pressure. The two minerals are calcium...

Widely used drug plays a unique role in protecting against heart attacks

In a recent study from the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares, scientists found that a drug costing less than 2 euros per dose could...

Find out which vaccines are important for heart health

While most parents are good at keeping track of vaccines kids need to stay healthy, many people don't realize there are immunizations important to...

Common snack may lead to high blood pressure, heart rhythm disorder

Licorice is a low-growing shrub mostly grown for commercial use in Greece, Turkey, and Asia. The plant’s root is used as a traditional remedy in...