"heart disease"

A new study published in The New England Journal of Medicine shows that a single blood test can predict a woman’s heart disease risk up to 30 years in advance.  …

Researchers studying the genomes of more than a quarter million people have identified gene variations that apparently affect the risk of developing both type 2 diabetes and heart disease, two …

What’s the number one cause of death in the U.S.? How about in the world? If you said heart disease, you’re right. In 2015, it was responsible for 8.76 million …

For years, cardiologists have taken a conservative approach to managing heart valve disease, especially for patients without symptoms.  Those with severe aortic stenosis, a condition that narrows the heart’s main …

A new study shows that recreational drug users are three times more likely to experience repeated heart attacks or strokes compared to those who don’t use drugs. The study, conducted …

Nearly half of the counties in the United States lack a practicing cardiologist, creating serious challenges for people needing specialized heart care.  This shortage is especially severe in rural areas, …

A comprehensive study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, funded by the National Institutes of Health, unveils a stark reality: daily marijuana users are significantly more likely …

With more and more Americans each year being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, researchers continue to look both for the causes of Alzheimer’s as well as for a cure. An increasing …

With heart disease and the complications associated with it affecting more and more Americans every year, doctors continue to search for ways to minimize the risk of developing heart disease. …

Heartburn and acid reflux aren’t fun to experience. And for those who suffer from chronic heartburn, acid reflux, or other similar gastrointestinal disorders, prescription medication has often been the only …