This common vaccine may help prevent heart attacks and strokes
Shingles is a painful skin condition that many people may not know can lead to other serious health problems.
It’s caused by the same virus...
Even just a few cigarettes a day can quietly damage your heart for decades
Many people believe that only heavy smokers are at serious risk of developing heart disease or dying early. Some people even think that smoking...
Why systolic blood pressure is very important for heart health
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common health problem that can increase the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and other serious issues.
For many...
A new diabetes drug can protect both the heart and kidneys
Type 2 diabetes is a long-term health condition that affects millions of people around the world. It happens when the body cannot properly use...
Women on this blood pressure drug may face higher heart failure risk
A new study from the University of Bologna has found that women taking beta-blockers for high blood pressure might be at a higher risk...
A new way of thinking about blood pressure could save your heart
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the most common health problems in the world today. It affects millions of people and...
Why beta-blockers may be more dangerous for women with high blood pressure
Many people take medicine called beta-blockers to control high blood pressure.
These drugs help lower the risk of heart disease, which is a major cause...
New DNA test could predict dangerous heart rhythms before they start
A new study from Northwestern Medicine has brought exciting progress in predicting heart rhythm problems before they even happen.
These problems, called arrhythmias, occur when...
Dangerous body fat you can’t see may be harming your heart
A large new study from McMaster University has revealed that fat stored deep in the body, such as around the organs and in the...
Vitamin D3 may cut second heart attack risk in half
A new study from Intermountain Health in Salt Lake City has found that giving heart attack patients personalized doses of vitamin D3 may reduce...