Heart Health

Abnormal blood pressure in sleep could increase risks of heart disease, stroke

In a new study, researchers found people who experience high blood pressure while sleeping are more likely to experience future heart disease especially heart...

Removing this food ingredient could save thousands of lives from heart disease

Banning a harmful ingredient from the Australian food supply could prevent thousands of deaths from heart disease according to new research from The George...

Avoiding these foods could help prevent heart disease, stroke, Harvard study shows

In a new study, researchers found that diets high in red and processed meat, refined grains, and sugary beverages, which have been linked to...

Smokers face three times risk of early death from heart disease, shows study

Smokers face nearly three times the risk of early death from heart disease and stroke compared to people who never smoked, according to new...

These scans could help quickly detect COVID-19 in stroke patients

Scans of the upper lungs that already are part of evaluating some stroke patients also could help save time in detecting COVID-19 earlier than...

People with these health problems have a higher risk of heart disease

In a new Clinical Practice Guideline, researchers suggest that all adults with endocrine disorders should be tested for high cholesterol and triglycerides to evaluate their risk of...

This patch could help heal broken hearts

According to the American Heart Association, heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide in recent years. During a heart attack, or myocardial infarction...

Emerging treatment could help reverse heart failure for some patients

For the more than 6.2 million Americans living with heart failure, the disease is a cruel thief. It robs patients of vitality, making even the...

Weight loss surgery may help prevent second heart attack, death

People with severe obesity (BMI >35) and a prior heart attack who undergo weight-reduction surgery may lower their risk of a second heart attack,...

This weight loss diet could prevent, reverse heart failure, shows study

Research from Saint Louis University finds that high fat or "ketogenic" diets could completely prevent, or even reverse heart failure caused by a metabolic...