Make neighborhoods green for heart health? The idea is taking root
Neighborhoods filled with trees, grass and other flora not only improve the air and clear the mind – they also can reduce heart disease...
Many people with heart failure don’t get sufficient doses of drugs
In a new study, researchers found important drugs for the treatment of heart failure are often prescribed in lower dosages than recommended by international...
“Good” cholesterol may reverse blood vessel disease in diabetes
In a new study, researchers found increased levels of "good" cholesterol may help reverse disease in the blood vessels in diabetes.
The research was led...
Scientists find new way to reduce risk of future heart attacks
In a new study, researchers found patients who have had emergency heart attack treatment with heart artery stenting—and have significant narrowings in their other...
Mental stress could damage your blood vessel health
It is known that psychological stress is already associated with heart disease.
In a new study, researchers found stress-induced problems with blood flow in the...
It is never too late to use statins for clogged leg arteries
In a new study, researchers found statins are linked with reduced death risk in people with peripheral arterial disease, even when started late after...
This new therapy could help treat deadly heart rhythm disorder
In a new study, researchers found a single high dose of radiation aimed at the heart could strongly reduce a potentially deadly rapid heart...
Why some diabetes drugs could cause heart problems
In a new study, researchers examined why some new diabetes drugs cause heart dysfunction in diabetes patients.
They found these drugs have a profound toxic...
Vigorous exercise once or twice a week could boost heart health
In a new study, researchers found vigorous physical activity one or two times a week is linked to the lowest death rates in patients...
Exposure to pesticide may increase heart disease, stroke risk
In a new study, researchers found exposure to high levels of pesticides raised the risk of heart disease and stroke.
The findings emphasize the importance...