Tips for recognizing, living with and preventing atrial fibrillation (AFib)
Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is a fast and irregular heart rhythm that, left untreated, can lead to blood clots, stroke and heart failure.
It's the...
Scientists find new way to control high blood pressure
A new device using ultrasound to calm overactive nerves in the kidneys might help people with high blood pressure manage their condition more effectively....
Uncovering the causes of sudden cardiac arrest: what you need to know
Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is a frightening and often deadly event where the heart suddenly stops beating.
This can happen without warning, leading to a...
New wireless pacemaker could protect heart health
A dual-chamber wireless pacemaker has shown reliable performance over three months, according to an international clinical trial led by researchers from Weill Cornell Medicine...
This blood pressure trend in the elderly shows early death risk
Normally, people's blood pressure goes up from childhood until middle age. However, scientists have not been as sure about what happens to blood pressure...
This pain relief drug may harm blood pressure health
Your blood pressure is measured with two numbers: systolic and diastolic. Systolic pressure is the force when the heart's ventricles pump blood out, while...
Understanding treatments for congestive heart failure
Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a condition where the heart can't pump blood as well as it should. This can cause symptoms like shortness...
Scientists find big cause of high systolic blood pressure
High systolic blood pressure, often referred to as high blood pressure or hypertension, is a common condition that significantly raises the risk of heart...
How to manage high blood pressure and its side effects in men
For many men, keeping their hearts healthy means managing high blood pressure. Medications are essential for controlling blood pressure, but they can sometimes cause...
Where do food cravings come from – and can we stop them?
For some people, it's chocolate. For others, pizza. Or perhaps it's Chinese food, cheeseburgers or fries.
Most people experience food cravings of some type. But...