May 16, 2022
Young adults whose blood glucose levels are higher than normal are more likely to be hospitalized for a heart attack than those whose levels fall within the normal range, preliminary research finds.
May 6, 2022
People who smoke a combination of traditional and e-cigarettes may face the same cardiovascular health risks as those who smoke only traditional cigarettes, new research shows.
May 2, 2022
Federal guidelines designed to curb overprescribing of opioids resulted in a modest reduction in their use among people receiving heart device implants, new research shows.
Apr 27, 2022
Some children who experience abuse may have higher risk for high cholesterol and Type 2 diabetes as adults, new research shows. But some risks may be offset by having "well-organized" households.
Apr 25, 2022
Taking vitamin K2 supplements did not slow the progression of aortic heart valve calcification in older men, a Danish clinical trial found. Researchers had hoped the treatment would work after promising early research.
Apr 22, 2022
Exposure to various types of air pollutants may quickly increase the risk for heart attack and unstable angina, even when pollution levels are low, a study from China finds.
Apr 20, 2022
Though studied for decades, many of marijuana's effects on heart and brain health remain unclear. Researchers say that's because it's not one substance but many, used in different ways by different groups of people.
Apr 18, 2022
Cardiovascular disease risk fell and life expectancy rose since 1960 among participants of the landmark Framingham Heart Study, a new analysis shows.
Apr 14, 2022
An abnormal buildup of fat in the liver affects nearly 1 in 4 adults worldwide, placing them at higher risk for heart disease, according to a new American Heart Association scientific statement that encourages greater screening.
Apr 1, 2022
The American Heart Association and two other national heart organizations issued joint guidelines Friday that update how heart failure should be prevented and treated.