What are ideal blood sugar levels for preventing repeat strokes, heart attacks?
Blood sugar control has always been important for people with diabetes when it comes to preventing a stroke.
In a new study from Seoul National...
Her husband died of a heart attack, but this former nurse didn’t recognize her...
Last October, Katherine Romano was cleaning her house when her neck started to hurt. She kept going, trying to complete her chores, until the...
Omega-3 supplements may harm heart health in these people
In a recent study published in European Heart Journal—Cardiovascular Pharmacotherapy, researchers found that omega-3 supplements are linked to an increased likelihood of developing atrial...
What heart and stroke patients should know about COVID-19 vaccine boosters
COVID-19 vaccines offer protection against life-threatening disease caused by the coronavirus to people with heart disease and stroke, and a booster dose could bolster...
Low-carb diet can benefit your heart health
Low-carbohydrate diets are popular for weight loss and diabetes control.
However, medical and public health experts have instead embraced low-fat diets, concerned about the health...
After heart attack, 51-year-old began singing a new tune
As the birthplace of Nirvana and Pearl Jam, the Seattle area became the epicenter of the grunge music scene throughout the 1990s. Laura Vanderpool...
Chronic itch linked to heart disease, sleep loss
In a new study from Johns Hopkins Medicine, researchers linked chronic itch to sleep loss and other medical conditions—and could signal an increased risk...
Cancer survivor feared recurrence, but this time it was his heart
Doug Cobb popped a couple antacid pills to calm the heartburn he'd been experiencing on and off for weeks. The 60-year-old considered he might...
Healthy sleepers have much lower heart failure risk
In a new study, researchers found people with the healthiest sleep patterns had a 42% lower risk of heart failure regardless of other risk...
Energy drinks can be really bad for the heart
In a new study from the Texas A&M University, researchers found some energy drinks have adverse effects on the muscle cells of the heart.
They...