Heart Health

Thyroid hormone therapy linked to heart health risks, study finds

A recent study from the University of Michigan has found a strong link between the intensity of thyroid hormone treatment and the risk of...

Blood pressure drugs may raise heart failure risk for women, study finds

A new study from the University of Bologna is raising concerns about a common blood pressure medication and its impact on women’s heart health. The...

Seeing a heart doctor could save lives for people with heart failure

A new French study has found that people with heart failure are more likely to live longer if they see a heart specialist, or...

Compound in rice and coffee could help relax heart arteries

protect your heart. Researchers in Japan have discovered that ferulic acid—a plant-based antioxidant—can help relax heart arteries and may even prevent serious heart problems like...

New drug shows promise for heart health in overweight people

A new study has found that a drug called semaglutide could help improve heart health in people who are overweight or obese, even if...

Changing blood pressure is a hidden heart risk

Have you ever had your blood pressure checked? It’s a simple test that shows how hard your blood is pushing against your arteries as...

Even “normal” sodium levels may raise your risk of heart disease, study finds

A new study suggests that having sodium levels on the higher end of the "normal" range could put you at greater risk for serious...

Moderate coffee drinking may reduce risk of stroke and heart disease

A recent study conducted by researchers at Semmelweis University has brought good news for coffee lovers. According to their findings, drinking up to three...

Lowering blood pressure to 120 mm Hg can protect heart health effectively

A recent study has revealed that lowering systolic blood pressure—the top number in a blood pressure reading—to less than 120 mm Hg can significantly...

This therapy could reverse heart damage caused by cholesterol

An international team of researchers has uncovered a groundbreaking discovery in the fight against heart disease. They found that cholesterol does not just affect blood...