Cramps in the legs could indicate peripheral artery disease
Peripheral artery disease develops silently, narrowing blood vessels for decades until the supply of nutrients and oxygen falls low enough to cause cramps and...
COVID-19 vaccination linked to fewer heart disease events
Vaccination against COVID-19 is linked to fewer heart attacks, strokes, and other heart issues among people who were infected with COVID-19.
How to prevent heart attacks caused by smoking
In a study from Manchester Metropolitan University, scientists found how to prevent one of the most common types of a heart attack.
The study allows...
Oral bacteria could increase heart disease risk, shows study
Scientists found that infection with a bacterium that causes gum disease and bad breath may increase the risk of heart disease.
How COVID-19 can impact heart health
COVID-19 infections can cause potentially life-threatening heart issues.
Studies suggest that people with COVID-19 are 55% more likely to suffer a major adverse cardiovascular event,...
Can sitting less decrease your risk of heart disease?
Too much sitting has long been criticized for contributing to premature mortality, Type 2 diabetes, and a host of other illnesses.
In a study of...
Halt the salt: 5 ways to cut down on sodium and improve your heart...
It's a fact: Americans love salty foods—from hot dogs and pizza to popcorn and chips.
Studies show people in the U.S. are among the world's...
Cocoa could help lower blood pressure, artery stiffness
In a study from the University of Surrey, scientists found cocoa only reduces blood pressure and arterial stiffness when they are elevated.
High blood pressure...
Scientists find new cause of high blood pressure, heart disease
In a study from St George's and elsewhere, scientists found 119 areas in the genome that help to determine the size and shape of...
Artery stiffness may predict type 2 diabetes risk better
In a study from Beijing Tiantan Hospital, scientists found that arterial stiffness was a better predictor of future risk of Type 2 diabetes than...