Heart problem found as a teen flared in her 30s when she was pregnant
As a teenager, Claire Sprouse spent hours in the ballet studio perfecting her pliés, then performing on stage. At 16, she started having chest...
Monitoring lesser-known numbers in a blood screening can help heart health
When you get the results from a routine blood screening, some familiar terms and numbers may jump out: cholesterol levels that point to a...
How your blood pressure numbers show your personality trait
High blood pressure isn't just a warning sign for heart diseases; it might also be tied to our emotions and personality.
Particularly, scientists are looking...
These people more likely to have hidden high blood pressure
Almost half of the adults in the United States are battling high blood pressure, a condition that's a big red flag for heart attacks,...
This blood pressure drug could protect kidney health in diabetes patients
Diabetes is a common health issue affecting millions of people. In the UK, nearly 5 million individuals are living with this condition.
Unfortunately, about 40%...
Scientists find a new way to treat high blood pressure
High blood pressure is a growing global health concern. Despite efforts to control it through diet, exercise, and medication, many people still struggle with...
Lipoprotein(a): What to know about elevated levels
If you've listened to the radio or opened a webpage in the past year, you may have seen or heard ads promoting lipoprotein(a), or...
Nasal breathing can help reduce high blood pressure
Recent research published in the American Journal of Physiology-Regulatory, Integrative and Comparative Physiology has uncovered significant health benefits of nasal breathing, particularly in relation...
Intensive blood pressure treatment: a new hope for older adults
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a silent but serious condition.
It often goes unnoticed because it doesn't always make you feel sick, yet it...
Scientists make breakthrough classification for heart attacks
The Canadian Cardiovascular Society (CCS) has introduced a groundbreaking classification system for acute myocardial infarction (AMI), commonly known as a heart attack.
This innovative classification,...