Heart Health

Cancer treatments can cause heart failure. Here is a way to predict it

In a new study, researchers found key metabolic changes in the blood of patients who used medications to treat cancer. The changes may help identify...

Broken heart syndrome linked to high cancer risk

In a new study, researchers found that broken heart syndrome is linked to an increased risk of cancer. They found that one in six people...

Both numbers in blood pressure can predict heart disease, stroke

In a new study, researchers found that both numbers in a blood pressure reading—the "upper" systolic and the "lower" diastolic—can predict the risk of...

This new device can help exercise heart muscle

In a new study, researchers have developed a new device that can be been successfully used to strengthen the weakened heart muscle. They suggest this...

Eating a bit less can help reduce heart attack risk

In a new study, researchers found that even restricting calorie intake moderately can strongly reduce the risk of a heart attack in people who...

More people with this artery disease need to get statins

In a new study, researchers found that more people with and at risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) need to get statins to lower...

5 threats to heart health you may not be aware of

Many people can recite the major risk factors for heart disease, the stuff of posters, public service ads and dire warnings: smoking, high blood...

These two supplements may prevent stroke, heart disease

In a new study, researchers found that the nutritional supplements people take or the diets they eat may not actually protect them against heart...

What you should know about heart disease prevention

Recently, the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association (ACC/AHA) has published new primary prevention of heart disease guidelines. The new guidelines focus on traditional recommendations...

Cutting 300 calories daily can make your heart stronger

In a new study, researchers found that in adults already at a healthy weight, cutting around 300 calories a day can strongly improve heart...