Cholesterol and fat levels in blood may help predict Alzheimer’s risk
A new study has found that the types of fats and cholesterol in a person’s blood may influence their chances of developing Alzheimer’s disease,...
This cancer drug shows promise for treating heart failure
Researchers at the University of Virginia have made a promising discovery that could lead to new treatments for heart failure—using a drug originally designed...
New method could help doctors spot and treat irregular heartbeat earlier
Atrial fibrillation—often called “AFib”—is a heart condition where the heart beats in an irregular or very fast way. This can be dangerous because it...
Why high blood sugar combined with high blood pressure is very dangerous
More than a billion people around the world live with high blood pressure, especially in countries where access to healthcare and healthy food may...
How to recognize early signs of blocked arteries
Heart disease is one of the top causes of death around the world. One of the most common forms is called coronary artery disease,...
How grapes may boost your gut and protect your heart
Imagine helping your heart and improving your gut health just by eating a handful of grapes each day. That’s exactly what a new study...
Chronic cannabis use linked to heart disease risks, UCSF study finds
A new study from researchers at UC San Francisco has found that chronic cannabis use—whether smoked or eaten—can significantly impair heart and blood vessel...
Early signs of clogged arteries you shouldn’t ignore
Clogged arteries, also called atherosclerosis, happen when a sticky substance called plaque builds up inside your arteries. Arteries are blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich...
A hidden type of cholesterol could be raising your heart risk
Heart disease, including heart attacks, is the number one cause of death around the world. One of the main types of heart disease is...
Waist-to-height ratio may better predict heart failure risk than BMI, study finds
A new study presented at Heart Failure 2025, a scientific congress of the European Society of Cardiology, has found that the waist-to-height ratio (WtHR) is...