Heart Health

‘Silent’ heart attacks may increase risk of stroke

In a new study, researchers found that silent heart attacks appear to increase stroke risk in adults 65 and older. They found the long-term risk...

Scientists find new method to reduce recurring heart attacks

In a new study, researchers found that a new examination method identifies high-risk plaques in the blood vessels surrounding the heart, that cannot be...

Feeling exhausted is linked to heart attack in men

In a new study, researchers found that men experiencing vital exhaustion are more likely to have a heart attack. The risk of a heart attack...

Depression more likely after stroke than heart attack

Adults who have had strokes – especially women – are more likely to become depressed than those who have had heart attacks, according to...

Scientists find a new way to treat heart failure

About 6.2 million Americans suffer from heart failure, an incurable disease with a staggering mortality rate—some 40% of patients die within five years of...

Scientists find how to treat heart disease in type 2 diabetes

In a new study, researchers discovered one of the reasons why more than 50% of people with type 2 diabetes die from heart disease. And...

Why heart patients should get COVID-19 vaccine

Because people with heart disease are likely to experience complications from COVID-19, Rush cardiologists are encouraging their patients to get the COVID-19 vaccine when...

This very common drug for heart disease may reduce COVID-19 risk

Aspirin is an established, safe, and low-cost medication in long-standing common use in the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases, and in the past...

Kidney health could help predict heart disease risk

In a new study, researchers found that tests of patients' kidney health may provide insights on their risk of developing heart disease. The research was...

These diabetes drugs may effectively lower kidney and heart diseases

In a recent study published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society, scientists found that newer types of diabetes medications are similar in their...