Why Inflammation May Linger After a Heart Attack
People who have survived a heart attack can remain at risk even when their treatment is working and they feel well.
New research from Linköping...
Heart Failure Signs You Should Never Ignore
Heart failure is a serious condition, but its name can be misleading. It does not mean that the heart has suddenly stopped; instead, the...
Common Heart Drugs May Affect Muscle Loss in Smokers
Smoking is best known for damaging the lungs, but its effects can spread throughout the body.
People who smoke or smoked in the past may...
Alone During a Heart Attack? Do This First
A heart attack can happen without warning, and being alone can make the situation especially frightening. Knowing what to do before an emergency happens...
A Staircase May Protect Your Heart Health
Taking the stairs instead of the elevator may seem like a tiny decision, but new research suggests it could be linked to a longer...
A Blood Test May Reveal Hidden Heart Risk
Some people develop serious cardiovascular disease even though they appear to be doing everything right.
Their usual cholesterol may be treated, their blood pressure may...
Study Finds a Big Cause of Inflammation after Heart Attack
A heart attack can be treated successfully, blocked arteries can be reopened and standard blood tests can return to normal.
Yet inside the body, part...
This Blood Pressure Check May Reveal Hidden Heart Risk
Blood pressure is one of the most common measurements taken during a medical visit.
It shows how strongly blood pushes against the walls of the...
New Cholesterol Drug Offers a Statin Alternative
Cholesterol is a fatty substance that the body needs to work properly.
It helps build cells and make important hormones, but having too much of...
Heart Trouble May Be a Big Cancer Warning Sign for Men
When doctors diagnose cardiovascular disease, their main concern is usually preventing problems such as heart attacks, strokes, and heart failure.
A long-running British study suggests...