Healthy heart habits also prevent cancer, Alzheimer’s, COPD, other diseases
A major new study from Emory University has found that taking care of your heart doesn’t just protect you from heart disease—it also helps...
Light exercise lowers heart death risk in people with diabetes
New research from Denmark shows that people recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes can lower their risk of death and serious heart problems just...
Exercise rehabilitation reduces irregular heartbeat, study finds
A new analysis of clinical studies finds that exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation can reduce the symptoms, frequency, and recurrence of atrial fibrillation (AF), a common...
Hot and humid weather greatly increases heart disease risk, study finds
When it’s hot outside, your heart has to work harder to keep your body cool. This puts extra pressure on your heart and blood...
Why are so many people—especially women—saying no to cholesterol drugs?
Heart disease is a serious health issue all over the world. In the United States, it is the leading cause of death, with one...
This diabetes drug may raise heart disease risks
Rosiglitazone is a medication used to help people with type 2 diabetes manage their blood sugar levels.
It belongs to a group of drugs called...
Being stalked may increase risk of heart attack and stroke in women
Women who reported having been stalked or who had obtained a restraining order were more likely to experience heart attacks and strokes later in...
Women on this blood pressure drug face higher heart failure risk
A new study from the University of Bologna highlights a serious health concern for women with high blood pressure who have never had heart...
Diabetes drug linked to higher risk of heart problems, big study warns
Rosiglitazone is a medicine used to help people with type 2 diabetes control their blood sugar levels.
It belongs to a group of drugs called...
Why the 2025 blood pressure guidelines could save millions of lives
High blood pressure remains one of the most common and dangerous health problems worldwide, affecting nearly half of all U.S. adults and contributing to...