Heart Health

This weight-loss drug can help treat heart failure

An international clinical trial has revealed that tirzepatide, a medication commonly used for weight loss and diabetes management, could also help people with a...

Scientists discover the heart’s hidden ability to heal itself

Scientists have discovered that the human heart may have a remarkable ability to repair itself after severe damage. A new study from Karolinska Institutet, published...

Early symptoms of high blood pressure you should know

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is often called the "silent killer" because it typically doesn’t cause obvious symptoms in its early stages. This makes...

Exercising with heart failure: Tips for staying safe and healthy

Exercise is well-known for improving heart health, but can it help people living with heart failure? The answer is yes! Even for those at higher risk,...

After childbirth came heart failure – and later, a new heart

Ebony Smith-Thomas was juggling the demands of a hungry 2-month-old boy while keeping her 11-year-old son and two teenage nieces entertained when her air...

Heart medications may help lower dementia risk, study finds

Dementia is a growing public health concern, affecting millions of older adults worldwide. It leads to a decline in memory, thinking, and daily functioning, significantly...

New hope for diabetic heart disease: Natural fat molecule may offer relief

Diabetes often brings serious heart problems like heart attacks, heart failure, and atherosclerosis, which are leading causes of death among diabetic patients. A new discovery...

1 in 10 American adults has high blood cholesterol, study finds

Cholesterol is a type of fat found in the blood that plays a crucial role in the body. It helps build cells and make...

This weight-loss drug may prevent heart disease, study finds

A recent study from UT Southwestern suggests that the weight-loss drug liraglutide, often prescribed for managing obesity, could also help protect heart health. This medication,...

Fear of another heart attack: how it affects stress in survivors

After a heart attack, it’s natural for survivors to feel stress, and new research shows that fear of having another heart attack may play...