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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 suggests that something as simple as beetroot juice could help older adults lower their blood pressure by reshaping the bacteria in their mouths. The findings, published in …

Hearing aids significantly improve social connections, reduce loneliness, and could help maintain cognitive health, according to a new study published Thursday in JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery. Researchers from the …

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 …

A new international study has found that sodium levels long considered “normal” may still increase the risk of high blood pressure and heart failure, especially in older adults. Researchers analyzed …

Working long hours each week may do more than leave you tired — it could actually change the structure of your brain, according to a new study from South Korea. …