Heart Health

Common high blood pressure drugs may actually harm your heart health, study shows

In the United States, nearly half of all adults—or just over a hundred million—have high blood pressure, and its prevalence is increasing. Worldwide, the condition...

Fish oil supplements don’t raise bad cholesterol, study finds

In a new study, researchers examined the link between the omega-3s EPA and DHA in fish oil and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), or the...

Depression linked to higher risk of heart disease, early death

In a new study, researchers found further evidence of the link between depressive symptoms and an increased risk of heart disease and early death. The...

These heart symptoms may mean higher COVID-19 death risk

In a new study, researchers found that when a patient is hospitalized with COVID-19, signs of damage to the right side of the heart may indicate...

Older people with heart failure may be prescribed too many unnecessary drugs

In a new study, researchers found that many older patients with heart failure are prescribed 10 or more prescriptions, and most are not medications...

Nightmares linked to these health problems in people with heart disease

In a new study, researchers found that heart patients with weekly nightmares are five times more likely to feel depressed or anxious and even...

Scientists find new way to predict heart failure

In a new study, researchers have discovered several new biomarkers that are associated with heart failure. They found several inflammatory biomarkers and cell energy metabolites...

Better heart health in midlife linked to lower dementia risk later

In a new study, researchers found that those who had better scores on standard metrics of heart health in midlife, especially for behavioral factors...

Scientists find simple ways to prevent heart attacks

Heart disease is the leading cause of death among both men and women in the United States, but according to the American Heart Association,...

People with this heart problem should avoid heavy alcohol drinking

In a new study, researchers found that 14 drinks a week is linked with a higher risk of health problems including stroke and embolism...