Heart Health

This drug treatment could reduce COVID-19 death by 25%

Coronavirus has infected more than 40 million people around the world and has caused more than a million deaths in less than a year. Moreover,...

Common cholesterol-lowering drugs may do double duty on cancer and heart disease

About 40 million adults in the U.S. take a cholesterol-lowering drug statin to lower their cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease. In a...

The connection between diabetes, kidney disease and high blood pressure

It's a triple health threat faced by tens of millions of Americans. But few think about it until they're forced to. Even then, the interplay...

Abnormal blood pressure in sleep could increase risks of heart disease, stroke

In a new study, researchers found people who experience high blood pressure while sleeping are more likely to experience future heart disease especially heart...

Removing this food ingredient could save thousands of lives from heart disease

Banning a harmful ingredient from the Australian food supply could prevent thousands of deaths from heart disease according to new research from The George...

Avoiding these foods could help prevent heart disease, stroke, Harvard study shows

In a new study, researchers found that diets high in red and processed meat, refined grains, and sugary beverages, which have been linked to...

Smokers face three times risk of early death from heart disease, shows study

Smokers face nearly three times the risk of early death from heart disease and stroke compared to people who never smoked, according to new...

These scans could help quickly detect COVID-19 in stroke patients

Scans of the upper lungs that already are part of evaluating some stroke patients also could help save time in detecting COVID-19 earlier than...

People with these health problems have a higher risk of heart disease

In a new Clinical Practice Guideline, researchers suggest that all adults with endocrine disorders should be tested for high cholesterol and triglycerides to evaluate their risk of...

This patch could help heal broken hearts

According to the American Heart Association, heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide in recent years. During a heart attack, or myocardial infarction...