Scientists find 20 new genetic markers to predict and prevent heart attacks and strokes
Swedish scientists have discovered 20 genetic changes that increase the risk of developing atherosclerosis, a condition where fatty deposits, or plaques, build up in the...
New drug can reduce hidden heart attack risk by over 90%
A new drug called lepodisiran may offer hope to millions of people at risk of heart attacks and strokes by targeting a little-known substance in the...
Why many people choose to stop taking cholesterol-lowering drugs
Statins are among the most commonly prescribed drugs in the world. They help lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease, which is...
Common drugs linked to deadly heart disease in type 2 diabetes
When people talk about heart health and type 2 diabetes, the advice is often the same: eat better, move more, and keep your blood...
Heart failure may speed up mental decline, study finds
A new study suggests that heart failure doesn’t just affect the body—it can also cause the brain to age faster. The research, led by...
This nutrient may help clear artery plaques and prevent heart disease
Heart disease is still the leading cause of death worldwide. One of the main problems that leads to it is a condition called atherosclerosis, where...
He refused to leave the ER. More tests revealed a 99.9% blocked heart artery.
In his early to mid-40s, Matt Bowman powered through triathlons and joined friends for 100-mile bike rides in the wide open countryside outside Richardson,...
Husband finds wife face down in the bathroom. Her heart had stopped.
Brooke Jones went through two years of infertility before finally becoming pregnant at 34.
Always an anxious person, her worries rose "to another level" as...
Lowering blood pressure to 120 mm Hg and blew can prevent heart problems
A new study has shown that lowering blood pressure more than usual can help prevent serious heart problems in people who are already at...
How gum disease bacteria could make heart attacks worse
Taking care of your teeth and gums might do more than just keep your smile bright—it could also help protect your heart. A new...