Survivor copes with aftermath of massive heart attack
Gabby McManus awoke in the middle of the night with severe heartburn and feeling like there was a huge weight on her shoulders.
It was...
Starchy snacks may increase your heart disease risk
In a new study from Harbin Medical University, researchers found eating starchy snacks high in white potato or other starches after any meal was...
Cholesterol-lowering drugs may reduce COVID death in these people
In a new study from UC San Diego Health, researchers examined the link between the use of medications to control cholesterol or blood pressure...
Eating more plant foods may lower heart disease in these people
In two new studies from the University of Minnesota, researchers found eating more nutritious, plant-based foods is heart-healthy at any age.
They analyzed different measures...
These two things may help reduce high blood pressure in obesity
In a new statement from American Heart Association, researchers suggest that weight-loss medications and surgery show promise for reducing high blood pressure (also called...
This drug can be a low-cost heart failure treatment
In a study from the University of Shizuoka, researchers found sarpogrelate, an antiplatelet medication, has potential as a new heart failure therapy and may...
Who has the highest risk of heart damage in COVID-19? This test can tell
In a new study from Johns Hopkins Medicine, researchers found that a type of echocardiogram, a common test to evaluate whether a person's heart...
Statins could lower your cholesterol, but may increase your diabetes risk
In a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine, researchers found for individuals with diabetes, statin initiation is linked to diabetes progression.
They examined diabetes progression after statin initiation...
Eating this nut daily may lower bad cholesterol, reduce heart disease risk
In a new study from the Hospital Clínic of Barcelona, researchers found eating about ½ cup of walnuts every day for two years modestly...
What you need to know about chest pain
Chest discomfort associated with a heart attack or heart event may often be felt beyond the chest, with many people reporting pain in their shoulders, arms,...