Heart Health

New study finds natural defense against heart failure

Researchers from the University of Manchester, Baylor College of Medicine, and other international institutions have found a natural way the body protects the heart...

Why beetroot juice could help lower blood pressure in older adults

Drinking beetroot juice could help lower blood pressure in older adults by changing the bacteria in their mouths, according to a new study from...

Why heart failure drugs still important after recovery

People with heart failure often take several medicines to help their heart work better and prevent serious problems. Heart failure means the heart cannot pump...

Moderate coffee drinking may lower risk of stroke and heart disease

Good news for coffee lovers: drinking up to three cups of coffee a day may help protect your heart and reduce the risk of...

How blood vessel cells may worsen heart disease

Heart disease is a major cause of death around the world. In the United States, about one out of every four deaths is caused...

Air pollution linked to early signs of heart damage

Long-term exposure to air pollution may lead to early heart damage, according to a new study published in the journal Radiology. Researchers found that fine...

Starting statins early reduces heart attack and stroke risk in people with diabetes

Statin medications are a safe, low-cost, and effective way to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes. For patients with diabetes,...

Broken heart syndrome linked to high risks of death or complications

Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, also known as broken heart syndrome, is associated with a high rate of death and complications, and those rates were unchanged between...

Eating fortified eggs does not raise cholesterol

Many people avoid eggs because they worry about cholesterol and heart health, but a new study offers some reassurance. Results from the PROSPERITY trial, presented...

What to do if you have a heart attack while alone

Imagine this: you're alone and suddenly feel a sharp, crushing pain in your chest. The pain spreads to your arm, maybe your jaw. You...