Heart Health

This surgery can fight diabetes and protect the heart

Metabolic surgery, often called weight-loss surgery or bariatric surgery, is becoming more popular among people with diabetes. This surgery helps people lose weight, and...

Aspirin for heart attack prevention: What you need to know

Aspirin is a familiar medication found in many households, often used to relieve pain, reduce fever, and prevent heart attacks. Known as a “wonder...

This popular Korean side dish may have a distinct funky flavor, but it offers...

Fermenting foods can extend their shelf life. But can eating fermented foods do the same for people? It's a question investigators have been digging into...

How common blood pressure drugs may affect sleep

Getting enough sleep is important for good health, but many adults, especially in the United States, find it hard to get the rest they...

Heart failure patients who do not see a cardiologist even once a year have...

Seeing a cardiologist regularly can significantly improve the chances of survival for people with heart failure, according to a large study published in the European...

Waist-to-height ratio can predict heart failure, study finds

A new study has found that the waist-to-height ratio (WtHR) could be a better way to predict heart failure than the commonly used body...

This drug can rapidly lower heart attack risk in people with obesity

New research presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO25) in Malaga, Spain, reveals that semaglutide, a medication originally designed for type 2 diabetes,...

This daily habit can manage blood pressure and cholesterol levels

The American Heart Association (AHA) has released a statement urging doctors to advise healthy adults with slightly high blood pressure or cholesterol to become...

Study finds a new risk factor of heart disease

A recent study has uncovered a surprising new risk factor for heart disease called clonal hematopoiesis. This condition happens when mutations occur in blood...

Why a good night’s sleep matters a lot to heart health

Most people know that sleep is important for feeling rested and staying alert during the day. But what many don’t realize is that good...