Can moderate alcohol benefit your heart health?
Researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital have made an interesting discovery about how a small to moderate amount of alcohol might affect heart health.
Their study,...
Research shows important cause of arterial blockages in the heart
Coronary artery disease (CAD) occurs when the main blood vessels that supply the heart become damaged or blocked. This often happens because of a...
How heart problems can affect your brain
Three common heart diseases—heart failure, atrial fibrillation (an irregular heartbeat), and coronary heart disease—are linked to memory loss and a higher risk of dementia,...
This supplement could reduce pain in peripheral artery disease
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a serious condition that affects the blood vessels in the legs, making it difficult and painful to walk. PAD...
She solved her heart problem. Then she learned her unborn baby had one.
Ashley Boyea had asthma, so she wasn't surprised when she got breathless at work. But when she began gasping for air just walking around,...
Cancer drug offers new hope for treating blocked arteries in legs
Researchers at the Heart Research Institute (HRI) have made an exciting discovery: a drug originally developed to kill cancer cells, Conatumumab, could also be...
Common arm position for blood pressure measurement may cause inaccurate reading
Researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine have found that the way a patient's arm is positioned during blood pressure (BP) screenings can significantly affect the...
COVID-19 infection may double risk of heart issues, strokes, and early death
A recent study reveals that people who got infected with COVID-19 in 2020 may face a doubled risk of heart attacks, strokes, or early...
Common blood pressure drugs linked to higher heart disease risk in women
A recent study from the University of Bologna has revealed that women taking beta-blockers, a common drug for managing high blood pressure, may be...
This common drug linked to serious heart risks in young men
A recent study by scientists from the University of Birmingham and their German colleagues reveals a concerning connection between the use of anabolic steroids...