Heart Health

This daily habit effectively prevents heart disease, high blood pressure

The American Heart Association (AHA) has released a new statement encouraging doctors to help patients with slightly high blood pressure or cholesterol become more...

Surprising side effects of cholesterol-lowering medications

Doctors often give people medicine to lower their cholesterol in order to prevent serious health problems like heart disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes,...

Why women should ce cautious about this blood pressure drug

A new study from the University of Bologna has revealed that women taking beta-blockers for high blood pressure may face a higher risk of...

Super yeast boosts production of heart-healthy omega-7 fatty acid

Scientists in China have created a special yeast strain that can produce large amounts of palmitoleic acid—an omega-7 fatty acid known for its health...

New hydrogel could help treat heart defects

Scientists from UC San Diego, Georgia Tech, and Emory University have found that an injectable hydrogel can reduce damage to the right side of...

Warning signs of artery blockage in the heart

Artery blockages in the heart, also called coronary artery disease, happen when the blood vessels that bring oxygen and nutrients to the heart become...

Eggs cleared of cholesterol blame in new heart study

For years, eggs have had a bad reputation for raising cholesterol and increasing the risk of heart disease. But new research from the University of...

Some diabetes drugs may raise heart disease risk

Type 2 diabetes is a growing health issue. It happens when the body can’t use insulin properly, leading to high blood sugar levels. Doctors usually...

New clues to fighting coronary artery disease

Heart disease, especially coronary artery disease, is one of the top causes of death around the world. In the United States, it causes about...

Simple blood test could improve heart disease risk detection

For almost 60 years, doctors have relied on blood cholesterol tests to predict heart disease risk. But a new study led by researchers from Chalmers...