"heart"

A new study found that eating more ultra-processed foods is linked to a higher risk of heart disease, stroke, and related conditions. Researchers analyzed data from more than 6,500 U.S. …

New heart guidelines are urging Americans to take cholesterol more seriously earlier in life, with doctors now recommending screening and possible treatment starting in their 30s. The updated guidance from …

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States. A new forecast from the American Heart Association predicts the number of women affected will rise …

New research from the American Heart Association shows that even light smoking can cause serious harm to the heart and raise the risk of early death. The study found that …

New research suggests that gum disease may be tied to serious risks for both heart and brain health. Two studies published in Neurology Open Access found that poor oral health …

Daily coffee may protect the heart in unexpected ways, according to a new clinical trial from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and the University of Adelaide. The study …

A new study led by researchers at Mass General Brigham shows that aggressive blood pressure management can reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, and heart failure. The benefits hold …

Data published in the Journal of the American Heart Association show that heart attack deaths among U.S. adults have fallen by 89 percent since 1970.  However, fatalities from arrhythmias, heart …

Four years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, heart-related deaths in the United States remain higher than normal, showing that the crisis has had lasting effects on the nation’s health system. …

More than one-third of dementia cases in the U.S. are linked to heart and metabolic conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, and stroke, according to a new national study. Older …