Migraine headaches linked to higher risks for heart disease, stroke
Scientists from Soonchunhyang University found that migraine headaches may raise the risks for heart disease and stroke, particularly in women.
The research is published in...
Marijuana use linked to heart disease, study finds
In a recent study from Stanford Medicine, scientists found that people who use marijuana have an increased risk of heart disease and heart attack.
They...
What parents can do to protect kids from heart disease
The consequences of heart disease often don't show up until someone is well into adulthood.
Why should busy parents be thinking about it in their...
63 years ago, she had pioneering open-heart surgery at age 4
At Susan Mangini's checkup at age 2, the doctor subbing for her pediatrician asked about the girl's heart murmur.
Mangini's mother was stunned. No one...
A drug for high cholesterol could help prevent diabetic eye diseases
In a recent study from the University of Pennsylvania, scientists found that a drug currently used to reduce cholesterol levels in the bloodstream could...
Social isolation, loneliness can damage heart and brain health
Scientists from the American Heart Association suggest that social isolation and loneliness may increase the risk of having or dying from a heart attack...
This new rapid test could detect cancer and heart disease more easily
Scientists from Imperial College London and elsewhere have built a new easy-to-use test that could diagnose non-infectious diseases like heart attacks and cancers more...
Taking blood pressure in both arms is better for your heart health
Scientists from the University of Exeter found taking blood pressure readings from both arms and using the higher reading would more accurately capture who...
Gout flare-ups could double your heart disease risk
Scientists from the University of Nottingham found that gout flares double the risk for heart attack or stroke over the two months that follow.
They found a spike in risk endures even...
Born with a heart defect, 13-year-old now thrives at dance
Three days after giving birth to her son, Anthony, Tanya Lydon was still in the hospital.
She thought the lengthy stay was a little odd,...