Tailored meals help people with heart failure stay healthier and out of hospital
A new study has found that giving heart failure patients meals designed just for their medical needs can help them recover better and stay...
New graph may help doctors treat high blood pressure better
A new study from the University of Missouri shows that the way blood pressure information is presented to doctors can have a big impact...
How to spot signs of blocked arteries in the heart
Blocked arteries in the heart, known as coronary artery disease, happen when the main blood vessels that bring oxygen and nutrients to the heart...
Research shows a big cause of deadly irregular heartbeat
Scientists at The Ohio State University have made an important discovery that could help save lives. They found new clues about why some people...
Cholesterol-lowering drugs may help cancer patients live longer, study finds
A new study suggests that people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL) may live longer if they are already taking...
Default 90-day statin prescriptions could prevent heart attacks
Doctors may now have a powerful way to help patients avoid heart attacks and strokes—just by changing how they prescribe medication.
A new study from...
Scientists find a new way to treat heart disease
Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the United States. This includes serious health problems like heart attacks and strokes. For...
Hormone therapy may cut cardiovascular risk in younger menopausal women
Menopause can have profound effects on heart health, yet many people are unaware of this important connection.
The hormonal shifts occurring during menopause mark the...
Her chest pain kept being labeled heartburn or anxiety. Then came 2 heart attacks...
The first chest pain hit Heather Bardeleben as she pored over a spreadsheet while working late into the evening at her suburban Chicago home.
When...
Heart failure linked to mental health decline in older people
A recent study from Poland shows that older adults living with heart failure tend to experience worsening mental health and thinking skills over time.
The...