Heart Health

Heart attacks could be caused by infections, study finds

In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists from Finland and the UK have found strong evidence that heart attacks—also known as myocardial infarctions—might actually be caused...

The best statins for lowering bad cholesterol in diabetes

Statins are medications widely used to lower cholesterol and help prevent heart disease. Now, new research from the University of Manchester, Manchester University NHS Foundation...

Childhood blood pressure could shape heart health for life

New research shows that blood pressure in childhood could have lifelong consequences for heart health. Children with higher blood pressure as early as age 7...

Mental problems dramatically raise risk of heart disease

Every 34 seconds, someone in the United States dies from heart disease. As nearly half of the country suffers from some form of cardiovascular disease...

Salt substitute use still low among U.S. adults with high blood pressure

Few Americans with high blood pressure are using salt substitutes, even though these products are an easy and effective way to reduce sodium intake...

Intense light therapy may protect the heart after surgery

Intense light therapy after surgery can increase a critical protein that protects heart tissue while lowering levels of troponin, a protein indicating heart damage...

Type 2 diabetes can change heart shape, study finds

New research from the University of Sydney offers key insights into how diabetes increases heart failure risk. A groundbreaking study from the University of Sydney...

Three months of blood thinners after heart attack is better, study finds

A new study presented at ESC Congress 2025 suggests that three months of dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) may improve survival and reduce bleeding risk...

Why so few Americans with high blood pressure use salt substitutes

Salt substitutes are widely recognized as a simple, inexpensive way to cut down on sodium and manage high blood pressure, yet new research shows...

Popular blood pressure drugs cut risks even after mild heart attacks

Heart attacks are one of the most serious medical emergencies a person can experience. They happen when a blood clot blocks an artery that supplies...