Heart Health

Many people with heart disease underuse high-intensity statin treatment

Statins, well-regarded for their ability to lower cholesterol, are an integral part of managing atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD)—a condition characterized by a build-up of...

Heart disease in women is not like heart disease in men 

Over the past 10 years, heart disease in women—especially young women—has been increasing. More women than men die of heart disease every year. Yet identification...

Why exercise can help prevent type 2 diabetes and heart disease

Think you need to be a gym fanatic to dodge lifestyle diseases like type 2 diabetes or heart issues? Good news: a new study...

Adults with ADHD face higher risk of heart disease, study finds

A recent study led by scientists from Karolinska Institutet and Örebro University reveals that adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are at a greater...

Scientists find complex role of cholesterol in stroke survival

Cholesterol is a fat-like substance in our bodies that comes in two main types: HDL (good cholesterol) and LDL (bad cholesterol). While high levels of...

How genes and diet work together to influence your heart health

Your Genes, Your Diet, and Your Heart We all know that bad cholesterol is, well, bad for our hearts. But did you know that the...

Heart attacks more deadly for women, study finds

You've probably heard that heart disease is a big deal for everyone, but did you know it could be an even bigger deal for...

Clearing all heart vessels boosts survival for older people after a heart attack

New research suggests that clearing all major heart arteries, not just the one causing a heart attack, could be a lifesaver for elderly patients. Currently,...

‘Bad cholesterol’ increases your risk of heart attack and stroke

Even though we have medicines to help lower high cholesterol, heart disease is still the leading cause of death in the United States. Scientists at...

Checking blood pressure while lying down could save lives, study finds

Blood pressure is a key indicator of heart health, but new research suggests that just checking it while you're sitting might not be enough....