High blood pressure at birth may predict heart risks later
High blood pressure is usually thought of as a problem for adults. But new research shows it may actually begin much earlier in life—even...
Heart disease and stroke deaths fall, but risks remain high for Americans
The number of people dying from heart disease and stroke in the United States has gone down after five years of increases, which were...
Early warning signs of blocked heart arteries you should never ignore
Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death around the world. One of the most common forms of heart disease is called...
How to protect your heart during cold winter weather
When winter storms roll in, we often prepare by stocking up on groceries, charging our phones, and piling up firewood. But there’s something else...
Inflammation and autoimmune-like dysfunction may be fueling heart failure
Heart failure is a serious condition that affects millions of people. It happens when the heart muscle becomes weak or damaged, often after a...
Most Americans don’t know there are more cholesterol drugs than just statins
High cholesterol is one of the biggest risk factors for heart disease and stroke. These are the leading causes of death around the world.
While...
Damaged kidneys may send harmful signals to the heart
Scientists have made an important discovery about why many people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) die from heart-related problems.
A new study shows that damaged...
Heart attack vs. heart failure: what’s the difference?
Heart attack and heart failure are two serious health problems that affect the heart. People often confuse them, but they are not the same.
They...
New skin scan sees tiny blood vessel damage before heart disease strikes
Scientists from Helmholtz Munich and the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have developed a groundbreaking tool called “fast-RSOM” that can take detailed pictures of...
Why heart disease risk can increase after cancer treatment
About one in five patients with cancer who undergo genetic testing are incidentally found to have mutations in their blood called clonal hematopoiesis of...