How hot and cold days can raise heart failure death risk
A new study led by researchers from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health reveals that both very hot and very cold temperatures can...
Who is more likely to have vision loss in high blood pressure?
A new study has shed light on how vision problems develop in people with a condition called idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH), and it offers...
Simple saliva test could help detect heart failure early
Australian scientists have made a major breakthrough in heart disease detection by creating a new saliva test that could quickly and easily identify early...
Drinking cocoa can protect your blood vessels while sitting
Sitting for long periods—like when you're working at a desk, driving, or watching TV—can be bad for your blood vessels and heart health.
But a...
Why your body clock matters more than you think — especially for heart health
Our modern lives—filled with late-night screen time, irregular work hours, and skipped breakfasts—are taking a toll on one of the body’s most important systems:...
A cheap, safe drug could help prevent heart attacks without bleeding risks
Heart attacks are one of the top causes of death in the United States.
Most treatments today try to break down blood clots after they’ve...
These people should worry about cholesterol and blood pressure, study finds
New research from Spain’s National Center for Cardiovascular Research (CNIC) shows that young people are especially at risk from high cholesterol and high blood...
How high blood pressure can damage your kidneys and heart without warning
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is often called a “silent killer.” That’s because it usually doesn’t cause any clear symptoms, but it can slowly...
Are you getting enough vitamin D to protect your heart?
Many people take Vitamin D for their bones, but recent research shows it might be just as important for your heart.
New studies from Intermountain...
New PET imaging could predict heart recovery after heart attack
Scientists have discovered a promising new way to predict how well a patient’s heart will recover after a heart attack.
The new method uses an...