Clogged arteries are not the only sign of cardiovascular disease
Doctors rely on a variety of risk assessments to evaluate how likely a person is to develop heart disease.
While the scores provide an invaluable...
Even low levels of air pollution could change gene, increase risks of cancer, heart...
In a new study, researchers raise strong concerns that even short-term exposure to low-level air pollution can affect gene expression, leaving us at risk...
How to keep a healthy heart during COVID-19
People who suffer from cardiovascular disease and hypertension are vulnerable during COVID-19 and need to be protected, according to an expert in cardiovascular health...
Drugs considered for COVID-19 may increase risk for dangerous heart disease
Some people consider treating coronavirus patients with a combination of the malaria drug hydroxychloroquine and the antibiotic azithromycin.
But in a new study, researchers advise...
Larger thighs linked to lower risk of heart disease, high blood pressure
In a new study, researchers found that a larger thigh circumference may be linked to lower blood pressure and a reduced risk of heart...
These two types of diabetes drugs similarly effective in reducing heart and kidney disease
In a new study, researchers found that two newer types of medications commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes are similar in their ability...
BPA-free products may hurt heart function within minutes of exposure
Bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical used in plastic products, can be found in plastics used for food packaging, including liners for metal cans and...
Scientists find a simple way to reduce irregular heartbeat problems
Atrial fibrillation (a-fib) affects more than 33 million people worldwide, according to background information in the study.
Instead of contracting to pump blood and then...
To reduce heart attack risk, stents and surgery no better than drugs, lifestyle changes
In a new study, researchers found that invasive procedures such as bypass surgery and stenting—commonly used to treat blocked arteries—are no better at reducing...
This simple blood test could help reduce heart disease deaths
In a new study, researchers have found how a simple blood test could be used to help identify heart aging and the risk of...