What you need to know about 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...
Low hormone in heart may cause high blood pressure at night
In a recent study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, researchers found the reasons behind low levels of natriuretic peptides...
This cholesterol-lowering drug could reduce COVID-19 infection by up to 70%
In a new study from the University of Birmingham, researchers found a licensed drug normally used to treat abnormal levels of fatty substances in...
Heart age test a ‘wake up call’ for those at risk
In a new study from Staffordshire University, researchers found that people who understand their 'heart age' are more likely to make healthy lifestyle changes.
They...
Scientists find too many older people are taking daily aspirin
In a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers found that many older Americans are still taking a daily baby aspirin to ward...
This common weight-loss drug can reduce body fat, protect your heart
In a new study from UT Southwestern, researchers found a commonly prescribed weight-loss drug called liraglutide could benefit heart health.
In people who are overweight...
Scientists find DNA signatures linked to heart disease
In a new study from Columbia University, researchers found DNA signatures linked to the risk for heart disease, a discovery that could lead to...
This popular weight loss diet linked to heart disease and cancer, dangers to pregnant...
In a new review study, researchers found ketogenic (keto) diets place pregnant women and kidney disease patients at risk of adverse health effects.
They also...
Eating a plant-based diet at any age may lower heart disease risk
In two new studies from the University of Minnesota, researchers found for adults both young and old, eating a nutritious, plant-based diet may lower...
Bob Odenkirk’s ‘small’ heart attack? Doctors say they’re a big deal
When actor Bob Odenkirk collapsed on the set of "Better Call Saul" last week in New Mexico, fans held their breath – and obsessively...