Heart Health

People with type 2 diabetes and heart disease may benefit from newer therapies

In a new statement, researchers suggest that people with type 2 diabetes and heart disease may benefit from newer therapies. The statement was developed on...

New drug may offer better treatment for chronic heart failure

In a new study, researchers report a successful third-phase clinical trial on a new drug, which could potentially offer a new treatment for chronic...

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...