Daily mango may boost heart health in older women
As women reach menopause—a stage that 1.3 million U.S. women enter every year—their risk of heart disease significantly increases. Nearly half of American women...
Brain health score linked to lower risk of heart disease and cancer
A new study from Mass General Brigham has found that taking better care of your brain may also reduce your risk of developing heart...
Women less likely to get treatment for deadly heart valve disease
A large study presented at the British Cardiovascular Society conference in Manchester has revealed that women, ethnic minority groups, and people from poorer communities...
Could a simple supplement help prevent heart failure in people with diabetes?
A low-cost over-the-counter supplement might help prevent heart failure in people with Type 2 diabetes, according to new research presented at the British Cardiovascular...
Cholesterol drugs may help save lives in deadly sepsis cases, study finds
Statins, the widely used cholesterol-lowering drugs, may do more than just protect the heart.
A large new study suggests that they could significantly reduce the...
Chronic cannabis use is bad for your heart health, UCSF study confirms
A new study led by researchers at UC San Francisco has found that chronic cannabis use—whether smoked or eaten—may pose significant risks to heart...
High blood pressure linked to these personality traits
Many people think of high blood pressure as something that only affects the heart. At doctor visits, it's often treated like just another number...
Can mouthwash increase your blood pressure?
Most people use mouthwash to keep their breath fresh and their mouths clean. It’s a normal part of many people’s daily routine, often seen...
Common symptoms and treatments of peripheral artery disease (PAD)
Peripheral artery disease, or PAD, is a common condition where the arteries that carry blood to your limbs—usually your legs—become narrow. This narrowing reduces...
Both blood pressure numbers predict heart disease risk
When you visit a doctor, you’ve probably had your blood pressure checked. The results come as two numbers—one on top and one on the...