Heart Health

This drug for blood sugar control may help reduce heart failure

In a recent study, researchers found that a drug used to treat people living with Type 2 diabetes could also help improve their heart...

After stroke, heart surgery and heart attack, runner vows to reclaim her strength

Michelle Whiteman woke up and realized her left arm felt numb. She figured it was a pinched nerve and made an appointment to see...

What you need to know about heart inflammation

Inflammation is your body’s response to infection or injury. Ongoing inflammation can cause many serious health problems. When it affects your heart muscle, it’s...

Low hormone in heart may cause high blood pressure at night

In a recent study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, researchers found the reasons behind low levels of natriuretic peptides...

This cholesterol-lowering drug could reduce COVID-19 infection by up to 70%

In a new study from the University of Birmingham, researchers found a licensed drug normally used to treat abnormal levels of fatty substances in...

Heart age test a ‘wake up call’ for those at risk

In a new study from Staffordshire University, researchers found that people who understand their 'heart age' are more likely to make healthy lifestyle changes. They...

Scientists find too many older people are taking daily aspirin

In a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers found that many older Americans are still taking a daily baby aspirin to ward...

This common weight-loss drug can reduce body fat, protect your heart

In a new study from UT Southwestern, researchers found a commonly prescribed weight-loss drug called liraglutide could benefit heart health. In people who are overweight...

Scientists find DNA signatures linked to heart disease

In a new study from Columbia University, researchers found DNA signatures linked to the risk for heart disease, a discovery that could lead to...

This popular weight loss diet linked to heart disease and cancer, dangers to pregnant...

In a new review study, researchers found ketogenic (keto) diets place pregnant women and kidney disease patients at risk of adverse health effects. They also...