A surprising drug may help treat obesity and heart disease
Scientists at Johns Hopkins Medicine have discovered that an experimental drug originally developed for other health problems could help reduce obesity and improve heart...
Understanding high blood pressure drugs and their side effects
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a serious condition that often requires medication to keep it under control. These medicines can lower the risk...
New discovery could help hearts heal faster after a heart attack
Scientists at the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai have found a new way to help the heart heal after a heart attack—by boosting the...
How heart health could affect your brain: New study finds a surprising link
New research shows that early signs of heart trouble may be linked to changes in the brain, such as brain shrinkage, which can be...
Why vaping is bad for your heart – what you need to know
When people hear "smoking kills," they often think of lung cancer.
And while smoking is a major cause of lung cancer, it’s actually more likely...
Why many people say no to life-saving cholesterol drugs
Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide — and in the United States, it claims a life every 34 seconds. That’s according...
Your smartwatch might be a powerful heart health tool
A new study suggests that your smartwatch could do more than just count your steps or track your heart rate—it might help assess your...
Women face higher risk of death after heart surgery
A new study from the University of Michigan has found that women are more likely to die from complications after high-risk heart surgery than...
Widely used heart drugs may lower dementia risk in older adults
A study from the Karolinska Institutet in Sweden has found that some commonly used cardiovascular medications are linked to a reduced risk of dementia...
Why sniffles and sneezes should make you think about heart health this allergy season
Most people probably would not connect seasonal allergies with their hearts. Itchy, watery eyes and stuffy noses, sure – but not cardiovascular issues.
Researchers are...