Big blood pressure swings may predict future heart disease
Have you ever wondered what blood pressure really means? It’s the pressure of your blood pushing against your artery walls as it travels through...
Any high blood pressure in pregnancy greatly raises heart disease risks after birth, study...
A new study from Intermountain Health has revealed that women who experience high blood pressure during pregnancy face a much higher risk of serious...
Waist-to-height ratio beats BMI in predicting heart disease risk
A new study from the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC researchers suggests that measuring your waist in relation to your height may be a...
Doctors say: don’t panic about melatonin and heart failure headlines
If you’ve seen recent headlines warning that melatonin might cause heart failure, don’t lose sleep over them—literally.
Heart experts say the concern is premature and...
Opening all blocked arteries during a heart attack can save more lives, study finds
A major international study has found that opening all blocked arteries during a heart attack—not just the one causing the immediate problem—can greatly improve...
A new era for blood pressure care: what you need to know in 2025
In 2017, the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology updated the guidelines for high blood pressure, or hypertension.
They lowered the threshold...
Heart trouble in midlife may predict dementia decades later
New research from University College London has found that people who show early signs of heart damage in middle age are more likely to...
A daily cup of coffee may protect your heart from irregular rhythm
For years, doctors have warned people with heart problems to stay away from coffee, fearing that caffeine could make their condition worse.
But a new...
Common sedative drugs may harm heart health at night
Midazolam is a common medication doctors use to help patients relax before surgery or medical procedures.
It works by calming the brain and helping people...
New drug could prevent sudden death during heart attacks without dangerous side effects
A new study from King’s College London has given hope to millions of people at risk of sudden death from heart attacks.
Scientists have developed...