Heart Health

Take blood pressure pills before bed could save your heart

A new study from the University of Vigo in Spain has found that people with high blood pressure might live longer and stay healthier...

Common blood pressure drug linked to higher risk of sudden cardiac arrest

A new study has found that a common blood pressure medicine might raise the risk of sudden cardiac arrest, especially when taken in high...

Scientists discover natural heart defense that could prevent heart failure

An international team of scientists has found a natural defense system in the body that protects the heart from a serious condition known as...

Warning signs your heart might be in trouble

The heart is one of the most important organs in your body. It works like a powerful engine, pumping blood to all your organs...

Eyes can show signs of high blood pressure and heart disease

Scientists have found that the tiny blood vessels at the back of the eye can tell us a lot about our overall health, especially...

Omega-3 can help prevent diabetes and cardiovascular disease

In 2021, roughly 6% of the world's population, or 529 million people, were living with diabetes, mostly type 2 diabetes (T2D). In the same year,...

When a cough could be a sign of congestive heart failure

When people think of heart problems, they often imagine chest pain, shortness of breath, or fatigue. But there’s another, less obvious symptom that could...

This skin condition can harm your heart health

When people hear the word psoriasis, they usually think of red, flaky patches on the skin. These patches can be itchy, uncomfortable, and often...

Heart’s stretching ability may help predict stroke and dementia risk

A new study from the University of Minnesota Medical School has found that how well a part of the heart called the left atrium...

Poor hearing may raise risk of heart failure, study finds

A large study from the UK has found that people with poor hearing may have a higher risk of developing heart failure. The research...