These common cholesterol-lowering drugs may protect you from severe COVID-19
In recent studies at UC San Diego Health and elsewhere, researchers found statins—widely used cholesterol-lowering medications—are linked to a lower risk of severe COVID-19,...
Scientists find new way to reduce heart failure after a heart attack
While there are therapies to aid in overall heart health, there are very few preventative therapies for heart failure after a significant heart attack,...
Diet, exercise and a push in the right direction can reduce heart disease
In a new study, researchers found that eating right and exercising are key to staving off the risk of heart disease, which includes heart...
How much weight loss do you need to have a healthy heart
In a recent study at Cleveland Clinic, researchers found that 5% to 10% of surgically induced weight loss is linked to improved life expectancy...
This bread is ‘as good as blueberries’ at improving your blood circulation
In a new study, researchers found that a small addition during bread-making unlocks the potential of wholegrain bread, putting it on a par with...
These two vaccines may lower death risk in heart failure
One out of five people will develop heart failure in their lifetime. An estimated 26 million people are affected worldwide.
Heart failure is a serious...
Long-term survival after heart attack could hinge on where you live
Having a heart attack before your 50th birthday is bad enough.
But new research shows if you also live in a poor neighborhood, your chances...
People with bad childhoods more likely to have heart disease
In a new study, researchers found that children who experience trauma, abuse, neglect, and family dysfunction are at increased risk of having heart disease...
Chronic itch could mean high risks of sleep loss and heart disease
Many people suffer from a skin disorder known as chronic pruritic dermatosis, commonly referred to as “chronic itch.”
In a recent study at Johns Hopkins...
People with depression fare worse in heart health study
Heart disease and depression are interwoven, and a new study is helping unravel that connection by linking depression with poorer scores on seven important...