Study finds the real cause of heart disease
Heart disease is still the number one cause of death in the United States, even though doctors and scientists have spent many years trying...
Common heart and blood pressure drugs may increase bleeding risk
A new study published in JAMA has found that some blood pressure medicines may be risky for people with atrial fibrillation, or AFib.
AFib is...
Why managing holiday stress is vital for women’s heart health
The holiday season can be a joyful time, but for many women, it also brings extra stress. Busy schedules, family responsibilities, and high expectations...
Disrupted body clocks could increase heart disease and diabetes risk
Our bodies run on a natural 24-hour cycle called the circadian rhythm, which tells us when to sleep, eat, and be active. But today’s...
Common blood pressure may increase risk of sudden heart stoppage
A recent study in Europe has found that a drug commonly used to treat high blood pressure might raise the risk of sudden heart...
Scientists find a new way to fight high cholesterol and heart disease
Scientists at the University of California, Riverside have discovered a tiny molecule in the liver that plays a big role in controlling cholesterol levels...
How depression and anxiety may increase your risk of heart disease
A new study from Mass General Brigham reveals that people with depression and anxiety may be at higher risk of developing heart disease—and stress...
How tea and coffee influence your risk of high blood pressure
Scientists from Duke-NUS Medical School have found that drinking tea and coffee in specific ways may influence a person’s risk of developing high blood...
Heart failure, irregular heartbeat and coronary heart disease linked to cognitive impairment
A new report from the American Heart Association reveals a strong connection between heart health and brain health.
The statement, titled “Cardiac Contributions to Brain...
Stricter blood pressure control offers heart benefits, but with some side effects
A new study from Mass General Brigham suggests that aiming for lower blood pressure numbers can protect the heart, even if it comes with...