A simple test for early heart disease detection
Heart disease is one of the leading causes of illness and death among older adults. Yet, many people don’t realize they have it until...
Stopping taking high blood pressure drugs may not increase heart attack risk
A recent study published in JAMA Network Open has found that stopping antihypertensive medications in long-term care residents does not appear to increase their risk of...
What you need to know about high blood pressure drug side effects
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a widespread health condition that affects people of all ages worldwide. If left untreated, it can lead to...
Wearable heart sound devices may detect heart disease early
Cardiovascular diseases are a leading global health challenge, requiring innovative solutions to address their growing impact.
Early detection and timely treatment are critical, but traditional...
The surprising connection between gut health and blood pressure
Did you know that the bacteria living in your gut could influence your blood pressure? Scientists have been studying the gut microbiome—the trillions of...
5 foods proven to lower blood pressure for adults over 50
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common health concern for adults over 50. It increases the risk of heart disease, stroke,...
This study challenges conventional blood pressure guidelines
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a global health issue and a leading cause of heart disease and other serious health problems.
Traditionally, doctors have...
The best anti-inflammatory spices for a healthy heart
Your heart works hard every day, so taking care of it is one of the best things you can do for your health.
One way...
New drug offers hope for rare heart disease patients
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a groundbreaking drug, acoramidis (marketed as Attruby), developed at Stanford Medicine to treat transthyretin amyloid...
The hidden link between high blood pressure and dementia
Many people know that high blood pressure, or hypertension, is bad for the heart, but fewer are aware that it can also harm the...