Quick CPR key to saving lives and protecting brain health, study shows
New research highlights the life-saving importance of starting CPR as soon as possible when someone has a cardiac arrest, whether at home or in...
AI-powered video tool could detect high blood pressure, diabetes
A new AI-driven tool that uses high-speed video to detect subtle changes in blood flow across the face and hands may offer a revolutionary...
Diabetes and kidney disease can bring heart disease almost 30 years earlier
A new study reveals that people with both type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease are at a much higher risk of developing heart...
Vitamin D may lower blood pressure in older adults with obesity, study finds
A new study suggests that taking vitamin D supplements may help lower blood pressure in older adults with obesity, but higher doses offer no...
His heart stopped during last year’s Richmond Marathon. This weekend, he’ll run it again.
David Griffin was on a mission when he lined up for the Richmond Marathon on Nov. 11, 2023.
He wanted to finish the 26.2-mile race...
Fluctuating cholesterol levels could mean higher dementia risk
Research suggests that older adults with cholesterol levels that go up and down significantly from year to year could face a higher risk of...
Can heart disease lead to sudden death? What you should know
Heart disease, a broad term that includes conditions affecting the heart’s blood vessels, muscles, and rhythm, is the leading cause of death worldwide.
One of...
This weight-loss drug may reduce heart attack risk in stroke survivors
A recent study has shown that the weight-loss drug Ozempic, along with other medications in its class, may significantly lower the risk of heart...
Fluctuating cholesterol levels in older adults linked to higher dementia risk
A new study suggests that significant fluctuations in cholesterol levels among older adults, not linked to changes in medication, could signal a higher risk...
Research discovers new way to treat heart disease
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, despite various treatments targeting factors like high blood pressure and cholesterol. Medications...