Extreme blood sugar swings in type 2 diabetes may increase heart disease risk
In a study from Pennington Biomedical Research Center, scientists found in patients with type 2 diabetes, big swings in blood sugar levels between doctors'...
Calcium supplements may harm your heart health
In a recent study from Johns Hopkins Medicine and elsewhere, researchers found a calcium-rich diet could be beneficial for the heart, but calcium supplements...
Breathing problems are the second most common symptom of heart attacks
In a study from Nordsjællands Hospital in Denmark, scientists found one in four heart attack patients have atypical symptoms such as breathing difficulties, extreme...
She tried to forget her stroke. Now, she’s putting it into words.
Beth Bonness talked into the mirror as her hairstylist, standing behind her, applied reddish highlights to her brown shoulder-length hair.
They'd known each other for...
People with coronary heart disease should receive this drug instead of aspirin
In a study by Cardiocentro Ticino Foundation, scientists found that P2Y12 inhibitor lowers the disease risk compared with aspirin alone in people with coronary...
Heart disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes share this common cause
In a study from Uppsala University, scientists found that deep belly fat is a major risk factor for diabetes and heart disease.
They found that...
Two common blood pressure drugs could effectively prevent heart disease
In a recent study from Geisinger Medical Center, scientists found people who are just beginning treatment for high blood pressure can benefit equally from...
Artificial sweeteners linked to risks of weight gain, heart disease
In a study from the University of Manitoba, scientists found artificial sweeteners may be linked to long-term weight gain and increased risk of obesity,...
How to understand heart inflammation
Inflammation is your body’s response to infection or injury. Ongoing inflammation can cause many serious health problems.
When it affects your heart muscle, it’s called...
Light alcohol drinking cannot improve your heart health
In a recent study from MIT and Harvard, scientists found that alcohol intake at all levels was linked to higher risks of heart disease.
The...