Blood pressure control after pregnancy benefits women’s heart health
High blood pressure during pregnancy can have long-term health consequences for women, increasing their risk of heart-related complications later in life.
However, a new study...
Lowering top blood pressure number to less than 120 mm Hg effectively prevents heart...
In a groundbreaking study, researchers found that intensive blood pressure control can greatly reduce the risk of heart problems in people at high risk...
Why ‘bad cholesterol’ is linked to type 2 diabetes
Canadian scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery linking low-density lipoprotein (LDL) to the development of type 2 diabetes, a connection that goes beyond its...
This Mediterranean diet with dairy boosts heart health, study finds
Researchers from the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI), the University of South Australia (UniSA), and Flinders University have unveiled a modified...
Lying down during blood pressure testing may predict heart attacks better
Traditionally, blood pressure checks involve individuals sitting down, with a doctor using an arm cuff to measure their blood pressure.
However, recent research suggests that...
Common diabetes drug may help treat heart failure
Heart failure is a significant health issue affecting millions worldwide. To understand it, think of your heart as a water pump that doesn't pump...
Diet high in protein, zinc and niacin may protect heart health during weight loss
Conventional wisdom suggests that improvements in heart health during weight loss are primarily attributed to weight reduction itself, as well as related factors such...
Certain type 2 diabetes treatment may bring heart risks, study finds
For decades, sulfonylureas and basal insulin have been go-to second-line treatments for type 2 diabetes when initial metformin therapy is ineffective or poorly tolerated.
However,...
Our eyes as windows to heart health: a pioneering study
Our eyes are often described as the windows to our souls, but recent research conducted by St. George's and other institutions suggests that they...
The hidden heart risk is beyond the usual suspects
When it comes to heart health, we often hear about the usual culprits: high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, and smoking.
But what about those...