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...
Cholesterol-lowering drugs can have unexpected side effects
Doctors often give cholesterol-lowering medications to help prevent serious health problems like heart disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes, especially as people get older.
These...
Warning signs of arterial blockage in the heart you need to know
When arteries in the heart become blocked, it's known as coronary artery disease (CAD).
This happens when the major blood vessels that supply the heart...
Cardio fitness lowers risk of early death, study finds
Regular exercise like running, cycling, or swimming could be the key to living a longer and healthier life.
New research from the University of South...