Heart Health

Protein CD82 may hold the secret to preventing multi-organ failure

When the body fights off infection or injury, inflammation is a natural and often helpful response. But in severe illnesses like sepsis, acute respiratory distress...

Could an Apple watch really tell you if you have high blood pressure

Apple has announced a package of health features, alongside the launch of the new Apple Watch Series 11, including an alert that the wearer...

Could this blood pressure pill raise the risk of sudden cardiac arrest?

A common drug used to treat high blood pressure, called nifedipine, may be riskier than many people thought. A new study from the European Sudden...

New cholesterol drug protects heart in people who can’t take statins

Cholesterol is a fatty substance found in every cell in our bodies. While we need it to stay healthy, having too much cholesterol can be...

How gum disease could make heart attacks worse

Good oral hygiene isn’t just important for your teeth—it might also protect your heart. New research from Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU) in Japan...

This daily nutrient may prevent Alzheimer’s heart and liver diseases

Choline is a nutrient that helps keep our bodies and brains healthy. Although the liver makes a little bit of choline, we get most...

Is yoga enough for heart health? new study says maybe not

Contrary to widespread belief, yoga may be less effective than conventional forms of exercise in enhancing vascular health, according to a new study published...

This vaccine can reduce cardiorespiratory hospitalization risk in older adults

A major study led by the Center for Translational Cardiology and Pragmatic Randomized Trials at Copenhagen University Hospital-Herlev and Gentofte has found that the...

A simple mineral that might help clean your arteries

Heart disease is the leading cause of death around the globe. Every year, millions of people lose their lives because of problems with the...

Why timing your blood pressure drugs matter most to your heart

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common condition. If not managed properly, it can lead to serious health problems like heart attacks...