Heart Health

Early menopause may predict high heart disease risk

In a new study, researchers found women who reach menopause before the age of 50 have an increased risk of heart disease. The results showed...

Frequent alcohol drinking may harm your heart rhythm more than binge drinking

In a new study, researchers found drinking small amounts of alcohol frequently is linked to a higher risk of a heart rhythm disorder called...

Common painkillers linked to heart disease in people with arthritis

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are commonly used to reduce pain. They are some of the most popular drugs to manage pain in patients with osteoarthritis. In...

Yale study discovers new way to reduce plaque in arteries

Current treatments for plaque and hardened arteries, a condition known as atherosclerosis, can slow but not improve the disease. In a recent study led by...

How to prevent and treat varicose vein

Millions of Americans are affected by varicose veins. In some people, these bulging veins are unsightly but painless. For others, they can be uncomfortable and...

People with chronic kidney problems need to take care of their heart

In a new study, researchers found chronic kidney disease, which afflicts an estimated 6.4% of U.S. adults 45 and older, is linked to a...

Exercise could reduce artery stiffness in heart failure

In a new study, researchers found that exercise could help reduce artery stiffness linked to heart failure. The research was conducted by a team from...

This thing may drive heart disease in obese people

In a new study, researchers found high blood sugar in obesity appears to gum up the works of the circadian clocks inside cells that...

New evidence shows what’s good for the heart is good for the brain

In a new study, researchers give people more reasons to pay attention to their heart health. They found that good heart health can equal good...

Less inflammation means better healing in heart attack

In a new study, researchers found reducing inflammation may lead to better outcomes in people with a heart attack. The research was conducted by a...