Heart Disease

A major study found that stable heart attack survivors who stopped taking beta-blockers fared no worse than those who continued.

Designed to prevent heart disease earlier, new guidelines ask for more testing and nuanced decisions–often in visits too short to fully weigh the trade-offs.

Often called a “silent” disease, atherosclerosis can progress for years without symptoms—until it leads to heart attack, stroke, or other serious complications.

A large review found that reducing saturated fat lowered heart risks mainly for people already at high risk—and that what replaces it matters.

A widely used gout medication may offer added protection when paired with standard heart treatments.

Doctors should be screening for plaque—not just risk factors—according to new research.

Scientists have discovered a dietary defense against sedentary lifestyle risks. 

Experts warn that heart, kidney, and metabolic problems may be more connected–and widespread–than most people realize.

Heart disease affects millions of people and is the leading cause of death among both men and women.

TCM supports spleen and liver function to boost detoxification and metabolism, helping reduce the health risks of microplastics.

Even small, routine exposures can build up in the body over time.

How to get the most heart health benefits from resistance training.

Too little exercise and unhealthy habits can damage heart function.

A traditional porridge that supports circulation, lowers cholesterol, and protects blood vessels.

Seven lifestyle tweaks that protect your heart and your whole body.

A blended approach offers hope, but it could backfire and leave patients dependent on weight-loss medication, a critic warns.

Even healthy teens and young adults may be on the path to heart disease if they have high blood sugar. Simple lifestyle changes can help reduce the risk.

Daily exposure to phthalates from plastics can be reduced through simple personal choices.

From chips to breakfast cereals, highly processed foods are displacing traditional diets and driving health risks worldwide.

Erythritol may affect blood vessel function, although experts emphasize that findings are early and require further investigation.

Excessive TV time contributes to a sedentary lifestyle, increasing the risk of heart disease and other health problems.

Advanced lipid testing and other markers can reveal key aspects of metabolic health, according to the experts.

People who drank more alcohol before quitting had more pronounced changes.

Affecting approximately 10 million people in the United States, atrial fibrillation is the most common type of irregular heart rhythm.

The recent large-scale study included about 103,000 participants and investigated the effects of cigars, pipes, and smokeless tobacco.

Living with a chronic condition can leave you feeling lonely and helpless, yet recovery is possible.

A new study challenges traditional BMI-based risk assessment.