New guidelines allow athletes with heart conditions to compete safely
Athletes with heart conditions may not need to give up competitive sports, according to a new scientific statementpublished in Circulation and JACC.
The statement, created by experts from the American...
Common gynecological disorders may increase heart and brain disease risk
Women with certain gynecological conditions, such as endometriosis, heavy periods, or irregular menstrual cycles, may have a higher risk of developing heart disease and...
Early detection and treatment can lessen the impact of heart valve disease
More than 60,000 people die from heart valve disease (HVD) in the U.S. each year, according to the American Heart Association 2025 Heart Disease and Stroke...
Scientists find surprising cause of blood vessel plaque buildup
Heart disease, especially coronary artery disease (CAD), is a major global health concern, responsible for 25% of deaths in the United States. Understanding its causes and...
Pay attention to 4 health factors to prevent new heart syndrome
About 90% of U.S. adults meet the criteria for a newly recognized syndrome that comes from a combination of heart disease, kidney disease, type...
Signs of arterial blockage in the heart you need to know
Coronary artery disease (CAD) occurs when the arteries supplying blood to the heart become narrowed or blocked due to plaque buildup. This condition develops slowly over time,...
Using this drug at night may increase heart disease risk
In medical care, ensuring patient safety is always a top priority. One commonly used medication, midazolam, helps patients relax before surgery and even causes...
Lower blood pressure targets benefit most older adults, study finds
A new analysis of data from the Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention Trial (SPRINT) has confirmed that lowering blood pressure to below 120 mmHg can significantly reduce the risk of...
5 things parents should know – and do – to keep kids’ hearts healthy
Keeping kids healthy can be a big job. From the day their children are born, parents ferry them to and from medical offices, getting...
New risk score could help doctors identify heart disease earlier
Researchers at Emory University have developed a new way to measure how stress affects the heart, which could help doctors diagnose and treat heart...