This diabetes drug may improve heart and blood vessel health in aging
Aging comes with its own set of health issues, and one of the most serious ones is the hardening and declining function of blood...
CT scans outperform genetics in predicting heart disease risk
A recent Northwestern Medicine study, published in JAMA, has revealed that CT scans are more effective than genetic testing in predicting the risk of...
Vital vitamins for a healthy heart
Taking care of your heart is crucial for overall health and well-being. Along with exercise and a nutritious diet, getting the right vitamins is...
Common diabetes drugs linked to increased heart risk
A recent study from Northwestern University has raised concerns about two widely used drugs for treating type 2 diabetes, sulfonylureas and basal insulin.
These drugs...
How alcohol can affect your blood pressure and heart health
A comprehensive analysis involving seven international research studies, published in the American Heart Association journal Hypertension, suggests a direct correlation between alcohol consumption and...
High blood pressure can cause more dialysis and deaths, study finds
Recent research from Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TDMU) has raised a significant concern about the increasing dangers associated with acute hypertension, commonly known...
Heart health tips for when the mercury dips
Winter is the right time of year for all kinds of cool activities – skiing, skating and ice fishing, just to name a few.
Unfortunately,...
A new way to predict hidden heart risks
Researchers at Northwestern University have made a big step forward in heart health.
They've created a new way to figure out if someone might be...
COVID-19 linked to heart rhythm disorders, study finds
A new study from Umeå University in Sweden, published in the European Heart Journal Open, sheds light on the increased risk of heart rhythm...
Football player traded NFL dreams for a new purpose after blood clot
The sun was blazing and Kristoffer Doura had just finished three rounds of "gassers," sprinting the length of the football field as part of...