Blood pressure swings may be an early sign of heart disease
In a new study, researchers found that variable blood pressure readings could be an overlooked early warning sign of heart disease.
They found that wide...
This study shows a big cause of artery-damaging inflammation
In a recent study from New York University, researchers found that platelets are the trigger of an artery-damaging inflammatory response.
Platelets are tiny, sticky cellular...
10 heart tests your doctor may let you do, and what they mean
Heart disease patients and those suspected of having heart disease often face a battery of tests. Find out what you should expect if one...
Bleeding may be a sign of bowel cancer, not just a side-effect of blood-thinning...
In a new study, researchers found that people who are being treated with blood-thinning drugs for irregular heartbeat should always be checked for bowel...
This gut hormone may increase heart disease risk
In a new study, researchers found that there is a connection between high levels of the gastrointestinal hormone GIP in the blood and an...
Persistent asthma linked to increased risk for heart rhythm disorder
People with persistent asthma could be at 1.5 times higher risk of developing a heart rhythm disorder called atrial fibrillation than those without asthma,...
Not all hormone therapy equally prevents heart disease in women
Hormone therapy has proven to slow down heart fat increase and the progression of atherosclerosis, the build-up of fats, cholesterol and other substances in...
Even you take blood pressure, cholesterol drugs, healthy lifestyle still vital
Heart-healthy lifestyle modifications are always recommended whether blood pressure or cholesterol medications are prescribed or not.
But in a new study, researchers found that many...
Heart attack vs. panic attack: How to tell the difference
Your heart suddenly begins racing. You feel pain in your chest and you are short of breath.
Are you having a heart attack? Or could it...
Chronic stress can cause heart trouble
Sometimes stress can be useful. But constant stress can affect overall well-being and may even impact heart health.
When stress is short-lived, it can help...