Study sees 'epidemic' of deadly heart infections linked to opioid abuse
Sep 18, 2019
Researchers say infective endocarditis related to drug abuse is striking young, poor people more often.
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Vitamin D is good for the bones, but what about the heart?
Sep 17, 2019
Vitamin D is important to your body, but research shows taking supplements may not help you fight off heart problems.
Taking blood pressure at home may better predict heart problem in black adults
Sep 16, 2019
A new study says out-of-office blood pressure testing for black adults could help predict a high blood pressure-related condition better than clinical testing.
A guide to a custom-tailored era of heart failure treatment
Sep 12, 2019
Precision-oriented medicine, which takes individual factors into account, offers exciting possibilities in heart failure, experts say.
She had a stroke at 21; so did her co-worker
Sep 11, 2019
Two young women forge a bond from their life-altering experiences with stroke.
Less TV, more activity may mean extra years free of heart disease and stroke
Sep 9, 2019
Researchers looking for ways to keep cardiovascular disease at bay say less TV-watching, more moving can add years of health.
Scientists find biological link between high blood pressure and breast cancer
Sep 6, 2019
A new study found a protein may play a role in both breast cancer and high blood pressure.
Study hints at hot yoga benefit for blood pressure
Sep 5, 2019
Standard yoga is known to be beneficial; researchers wondered if the trendy high-temperature variety would be the same.
So you think you can survive a heart attack? Nigel Lythgoe tells his story
Sep 4, 2019
A mastermind of reality TV and judge on "So You Think You Can Dance," Nigel Lythgoe has had his own real-life drama with heart problems.
Do NFL players' hearts take a hit from football?
Sep 4, 2019
While the emphasis has been on brain injuries, studies are looking at cardiovascular risks among current and former pro football players.