Tiny Electrical Pulses May Treat Stubborn High Blood Pressure
For many people, high blood pressure can be managed with medications, healthy food choices, regular exercise, and weight control.
But for a significant group of...
Can Certain Foods Really Help Clean Your Arteries?
Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide, and many people worry about the health of their arteries as they get...
Common Blood Pressure Drug May Increase Risk of Sudden Cardiac Arrest
High blood pressure is one of the most common health conditions worldwide. If left untreated, it can increase the risk of heart disease, stroke,...
How Long Can You Live with Heart Failure?
Being told that you have heart failure can be frightening. Many people immediately assume that their heart is about to stop working.
The name itself...
MIT’s New Ultrasound Heart Sticker Could Replace Traditional Pacemakers One Day
For decades, pacemakers have helped millions of people live longer and healthier lives.
These small devices are implanted inside the body and send electrical signals...
The rules for measuring blood pressure – and why they exist
The last time your blood pressure was measured, did you rush to the appointment while sipping coffee?
Were you perched on an exam table with...
Obesity Drugs Could Protect the Heart by Reducing Blood Pressure
For many years, doctors have encouraged people with obesity to lose weight in order to improve their heart health.
Even modest weight loss can reduce...
Could a Common Cholesterol Drug Help Older People Reduce Frailty
Millions of older adults worry about losing their strength and independence as they age.
Many people fear not only serious illnesses such as heart disease...
Do Women with Irregular Heartbeat Really Need More Blood Thinners?
A new study involving almost one million patients is challenging one of the most influential ideas in modern heart care.
Researchers from Tulane University report...
Simple Drug Combo Cuts Risk of Heart Attacks and Strokes
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide. Every year, millions of people suffer heart attacks, strokes, heart failure, and other serious cardiovascular...