Being overweight in life could increase risks of heart disease and diabetes
In a new study, researchers found that the link between childhood obesity and increased risk of coronary artery disease and type 2 diabetes is...
Causes and treatments of heart failure you need to know
Millions of people in the United States suffer from heart failure.
While the name of their condition might sound dire, many heart failure patients can...
More intense blood pressure control may lower irregular heartbeat risk
Aggressively treating high blood pressure might reduce the risk of a type of irregular heartbeat, according to a new study.
Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, can...
This COVID-19 drug linked to higher risk of irregular heartbeat
Currently, there are no FDA-approved treatments available, the anti-malarial drug, hydroxychloroquine, has emerged as a potential therapy for pneumonia linked to COVID-19.
But in a...
10 common heart tests everyone needs to know to protect heart health
Heart disease patients and those suspected of having heart disease often face a battery of tests. Find out what you should expect if one...
Nicotine exposure alone could cause dangerous high blood pressure in lungs
In a new study, researchers found for the first time that chronic exposure to inhaled nicotine alone increases blood pressure (hypertension), in both the...
This common sleep habit may strongly harm your heart health
In a recent study from the University of Notre Dame, researchers found that whether or not you go to bed on time could have...
Heart attack, stroke risk declines in people with diabetes
In a new study, researchers found that the rate of heart attacks, strokes, and other heart complications has improved among people with diabetes over...
Traumatic childhood increases lifelong risk for heart disease, early death
Exposure to trauma and other adverse experiences during childhood increases lifelong risk for cardiovascular disease and death, regardless of a person's health during young...
Early obesity linked to dangerous blood clots in men
In a new study, researchers found that Men with a history of obesity in their late teens are, in adult life, more at risk...