This drug may beat aspirin in preventing heart attacks
A new study from the Cardiocentro Ticino Foundation has found that a group of medications called P2Y12 inhibitors may work better than aspirin in...
A tiny mineral may help clear arteries and fight heart disease
Heart disease is still the top cause of death around the world. Many people die from it every year, and it affects millions of...
Surprising effects of cholesterol drugs on your body and brain
Cholesterol-lowering drugs are often given to people to help prevent heart disease, stroke, and other serious health problems.
These drugs are especially common for older...
What the latest heart disease and stroke numbers mean for your health
An updated guide to the latest research on heart disease and stroke is filled with crucial data for experts fighting those debilitating problems.
But to...
What is a heart murmur? A cardiologist explains
A heart murmur can sound scary—literally. A Keck Medicine of USC cardiologist explains why it might not be as scary as you think. As...
Being a “night owl” could quietly hurt your heart, research warns
Many people see themselves as night owls. They feel more alert in the evening, enjoy staying up late, and often struggle with early mornings.
While...
Is your blood pressure slowly hurting your heart?
High blood pressure is sometimes called the “silent killer.” This is because most people who have it don’t feel anything wrong. However, it can...
Dangerous signs of blocked arteries you shouldn’t ignore
Heart arteries can get blocked when fatty substances called plaques build up inside them. This problem is known as coronary artery disease.
It makes it...
Doctors urged to prescribe exercise for mild blood pressure and cholesterol
The American Heart Association (AHA) is encouraging doctors to recommend exercise as a first step for healthy adults with slightly high blood pressure or...
Salty drinking water that may increase high blood pressure risk
For most people, salt is something they think about when cooking or eating, not when turning on the tap.
But new research suggests that drinking...