Heart Health

This daily nutrient can help reverse artery plaque

Heart disease is still the number one cause of death around the world. One of the biggest reasons is a condition called atherosclerosis. This...

Common sedative drug used at night may harm heart health

Midazolam is a widely used drug that helps patients relax before surgeries. It works quickly to calm nerves and often causes people to forget...

Almonds may improve heart, gut, and metabolic health

A handful of almonds each day could make a real difference in the health of people living with metabolic syndrome, according to new research...

Lowering blood pressure to below 120 mm Hg could save more lives

Heart disease is one of the biggest health problems around the world. It can lead to heart attacks, strokes, and even death. One of the...

This blood pressure drug linked to sudden heart stoppage, study warns

A new European study has found that a common blood pressure drug, when taken in high doses, may increase the risk of sudden cardiac...

Vitamin D may help lower blood pressure in older adults with obesity

New research published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society suggests that vitamin D supplements can help reduce blood pressure in certain groups—specifically older...

This common snack can harm your blood pressure, heart health

Licorice has been used for centuries in traditional medicine across Europe and Asia. The root of the licorice plant, a low-growing shrub mainly grown in...

How high blood pressure reshapes blood vessels

Scientists at Michigan Medicine have uncovered how a common genetic variant linked to high blood pressure causes long-term changes in blood vessel structure—raising the...

Almonds may boost heart health and support a healthier body, studies show

Swapping out snacks like biscuits and crisps for almonds may do more than just improve your diet—it could help protect your heart. New research led...

Drinking coffee may help protect your heart, study finds

Good news for coffee lovers: drinking up to three cups of coffee a day may actually be good for your heart. A recent study from...