Given high rates of depression among heart patients, experts encourage better screening and treatment for mental health.

The use of heart medications takes careful consideration between women and their providers, explain experts.

E-cigarettes pose public health threat to adolescents, shows U.S survey study.

Diabetes worsens outcomes for people with diastolic heart failure, highlighting the need for coordinated care. 

Smartwatch helps flag users with possible AFib and prompts them to seek further testing, finds Stanford study.

Study suggests using caution when restricting carbohydrates for weight loss due to atrial fibrillation concern.

Life-saving information about cardiovascular risk is overlooked about half of the time.

One in five young heart attack survivors is under 40.

A study of 30 million patients shows the flu vaccination reduces risk for heart attack by 10% in patients after hospitalization.

Breaking up sitting with just three minutes of activity has immediate heart-health benefits, finds Australian study.

The blood pressure-lowering effects of naps may be similar to other lifestyle changes and medication, says Greek study.

Consuming 7–13 drinks a week increases risk for high blood pressure, finds study of more than 17,000 U.S. adults.

Greek study finds adults who ate a high-energy breakfast and spent less time on the sofa had healthier arteries.

U.S. survey study links e-cigarette use to increased risk for heart problems and a host of other health issues.

A study of U.S. health professionals found significant benefit from eating five or more servings of nuts a week.

A smartphone app for blood pressure monitoring shows promise in patients with diabetes.

Evidence-based dietary and medication changes can help promote recovery and a higher quality of life. 

This article summarizes the current information about how to treat patients with high lipid levels.

One county’s short-term soda tax resulted in a dramatic drop in sugar-sweetened beverage sales.

Experts identify gaps in knowledge about how to put proven services into practice.

Women tend to fare better after surgery, except in study patients with heart failure. 

Research confirms link between lipoprotein(a) and heart disease, highlighting benefits of treatment.

Heart transplants should be performed in high-volume hospitals to improve outcomes, suggests U.S. study.

Healthy low-carbohydrate diet and healthy low-fat diet are linked to decreased mortality, study shows.

Olive oil linked to lower risk of cardiovascular disease in analysis of more than 90,000 U.S. adults.

Popular cholesterol-lowering drug linked to a lower chance of treatment-related heart failure.

The HFSA/ACC/AHA issued a joint statement about COVID-19 and a group of drugs used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.

If you are taking a statin for an underlying heart condition or to lower your chance of developing heart disease, continue to do so unless directed otherwise by your health care professional.

People with heart disease seem to be at higher risk of developing serious illness from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

New type of treatment, called a PCSK-9 inhibitor, can lower cholesterol in people with familial hypercholesterolemia.

Eating 1-2 more servings of protein could cut the chance of developing atrial fibrillation by 5%, study shows.

People who start taking medicines to prevent heart disease might benefit from added support to keep up healthy habits, study suggests.

Rising death rates affect all demographic groups, with the rural South hardest hit.

The dietary guideline urging most Americans to drink three glasses of milk a day isn’t justified, according to authors of a review article in the New England Journal of Medicine.

Marijuana use is associated with cardiovascular problems and can interfere with common heart medications, according to a review article.

Fish seems to be heart healthier choice of protein, study suggests.

This year's most-read patient stories worth a second look.

National survey shows that children whose parents use marijuana are more likely to use drugs and alcohol.

Working more than 40 hours a week may increase risk of high blood pressure, finds study of white-collar workers. 

Experts recommend choosing healthy foods, rather than cutting cholesterol from our diet, to promote heart health.

Just because a food is vegetarian does not mean it promotes health and longevity. 

Expert recommendations help healthy individuals prevent heart disease.

A study of 60 patients sheds light on symptoms and treatment of vaping-associated lung illness.

Large-scale study shows a dramatic rise in high blood pressure rates among pregnant women.

Analysis of 19 studies shows that stroke survivors benefit from cardiac rehabilitation.

Two or more sodas a day shown to increase risk of death in nearly half a million Europeans.

Monitoring blood pressure outside the doctor's office may help further identify those at high risk for heart events. 

Study suggests that we eat plenty of plant-based foods, while limiting red and processed meat.

Smartwatches and other wearable devices may be the future of heart failure management.

Getting six to nine hours of sleep a night may reduce risk for heart attack.

Mortality rates are found to be higher at medical centers that perform fewer catheter ablations than larger hospitals.

Study offers reassurance about the effects of statins on memory and cognitive function.

Study confirms benefits of blood pressure, cholesterol and anti-clotting medications after open heart surgery. 

Even with non-surgical procedures, valve replacements carry a small but serious risk of infection.

Experts recommend an individualized approach for stroke prevention treatment.

Study confirms cardiovascular benefits of lowering triglycerides with therapies including an omega-3 fatty acid.

Newer blood thinners may carry a lower risk for broken bones in elderly adults with abnormal heart rhythm.

Screening and treatment fails to improve outcomes among heart attack survivors.

A review of 10 studies finds a link between mortality risk and diets highest in protein and fat. 

Adequate sleep is especially important in patients with or at risk for heart disease.

The social support and physical activity that come with dog ownership can lead to better health outcomes after heart attack or stroke.

Study confirms safety and efficacy of new drugs in liver patients with an abnormal heart rhythm.

Maintaining weight loss is key in reducing major risk factors for heart disease.

Most patients never get the PCSK9 inhibitors they’re prescribed, putting them at increased risk for heart events.

Study finds that young patients with heart failure face lower risk of death but poorer quality of life than the elderly.

Global analysis shows that improving blood pressure and diet could save millions of lives over the next few decades.

Experts address challenges in performing transcatheter aortic valve replacement in patients with heart disease.

E-cigarettes are not a long-term solution for quitting smoking, study finds.

The American Heart Association has developed a toolkit for managing patients with a rare congenital heart defect.

Risk factors in early adulthood have long-lasting effects on heart health as we age.

Extra weight carried in the abdomen, as opposed to the legs, more than triples risk for heart disease.

French study links 10-hour workdays to stronger likelihood of stroke among men and women alike.

Developing heart-healthy habits as a young adult helps keep your heart strong in middle age.

Study suggests continued health programming is needed to reduce health disparities in low-income communities.

Study links TV watching, but not seated work, to increased risk for heart attack and stroke.

Study of 13,000 U.S. adults links consumption of sugary drinks, including 100% fruit juices, to increased risk of death.

Intensive blood pressure treatment isn't just for high-risk patients with type 2 diabetes.

Tight blood pressure control in military veterans study failed to reduce heart risks years after treatment.

Not all animal products threaten heart health, finds European study of 500,000 adults.

Treating diabetes and heart failure together should be handled differently than managing each condition alone.

Energy drinks cause changes in heartbeat and blood pressure within hours.

Familial hypercholesterolemia is overlooked and undertreated.

Swedish study links carrying excess weight to a weaker heart and heart failure later in life.

A scientific statement explores the potential of at-home cardiac rehab programs.

A new model suggests that death toll from air pollution is twice as high as initial estimates.

Experts develop a risk model to identify which elderly adults are likely to experience complications after a heart attack.

Frequent tooth brushing and dental visits could reduce risk for heart disease, finds study of a large Korean registry.

It’s never too late to get active, shows study of more than 315,000 retired adults. 

Bullying and violence in the workplace increase blood pressure, heart rate and inflammation.

Long-term study of U.S. adults underscores why the morning meal may be the most important of the day.

Americans spend more time sitting in front of the TV or computer than ever before, despite known health risks.

Highlighting added sugars for consumers will save both lives and money over the next 20 years.

Diabetes drug liraglutide is effective but carries some risk of side effects, shows clinical trial.

Australian study finds five hours of exercise a week helps eliminate mortality risk associated with sedentary time.

“Symptom-to-door” time—how long it takes to get to hospital after symptoms arise—is reduced by nearly half in study of high-risk patients.

Experts urge women to call 911 at first signs of heart attack, based on study that highlights delays in treatment.

Marijuana and driving are a dangerous mix, based on results that show smoking and vaping impair cognitive, motor and other functioning.

Treating underlying sleep problems could improve hypertension treatment.

Experts encourage early adoption of healthy habits to reduce cardiovascular risk later in life.

Better screening could reduce unnecessary tests and procedures in patients being evaluated for heart disease, study finds.