Study confirms the link between maternal obesity and risk of congenital heart defects.

The flu shot reduced risk of death by 18% in patients with heart failure, Danish study finds.

Accurate screenings are key to diagnosing and treating patients with high blood pressure, explain experts.

Risk prediction tool could aid patients in treatment decisions for type 2 diabetes.

Screening technology uses a phone’s camera and flashlight to identify poor blood flow.

Study confirms cutting out alcohol reduces abnormal heart rhythm in moderate drinkers.

Ohio study highlights a lesser-known health complication of heroin use that causes the build-up of harmful bacteria in the heart.

Workouts alternating between low- and high-intensity help patients in cardiac rehab trim excess abdominal fat.

Higher consumption of eggs and cholesterol is linked to increased risk for heart disease.

Initially reserved for the sickest patients, minimally invasive treatment may be a good option for low-risk patients with aortic stenosis.

Traditional risk factors are so common in older people that they become almost meaningless for predicting future health.

Left ventricular hypertrophy, related to the presence of high blood pressure, tracked closely to former defensive players in this study.

Pennsylvania study highlights a missed opportunity for OB/GYNs to screen women for dangerous cholesterol disorders.

Experts recommend limiting sugary beverages and consuming diet drinks in moderation, based on a long-term study of more than 118,000 adults.

Tighter blood pressure control can improve outcomes for elderly adults.

Study highlights the differences in stroke outcomes between women and men. 

Evidence shows that weight loss surgery improves diabetes management and heart health.

Study shows that sex, race and history of heart attack have an impact on heart failure risk.

Standing rather than sitting for six hours a day is linked to a potential weight loss of 5.5 pounds each year.

Experts offer advice on activity levels and taking medications.

Keeping blood pressure consistently in the optimal range should be the goal for adults with hypertension.

Heart disease risk is elevated in many women who experienced severe preeclampsia, finds Dutch study.

Being fit helps counteract the dangers of unhealthy arteries, finds Texas study.

A statement from the American Heart Association highlights a close link between breast cancer and heart disease.

Smokers should not hesitate to quit smoking.

More Americans now qualify as having high blood pressure but not all need medication.

Researchers explore why those born with heart defects tend to have double the cancer risk than other adults do.

Where we live could have a direct impact on our heart function, study finds. 

Physical activity has major heart-health benefits, even if you start moving more in middle age.

Patients with an irregular heart rhythm should revisit treatment options regularly, study suggests.

Study highlights a missed opportunity for providing preventive treatment to young adults.

Middle-school program increases stroke awareness among students and their parents using music, cartoons and video games.

Experts advise selecting an eating plan based on what works for you and what you can maintain over time.

Evidence suggests newer forms of birth control are generally safe, except for women with existing risk factors for stroke. 

Study finds even low levels of physical activity reduce risk of death in patients with heart disease.

Experts highlight a common cause of heart attack in young, healthy women.

Study links severe combat injuries and PTSD to increased risk for high blood pressure.

The flu shot cuts mortality risk in half among patients with heart failure.

Taking heart medication during chemotherapy can help minimize heart damage in breast cancer patients.

A large study of U.S. adults confirms there’s no safe form of tobacco smoking.  

Pittsburgh study links air pollution to increased heart risks in black adults.

The device could be lifesaving for heart attack patients at high risk for sudden cardiac arrest.

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Exceeding the recommended levels of physical activity may reduce heart failure risk by up to 35%.

Study finds 8 out of 10 teens use flavored products when trying tobacco for the first time.

Two or more sugar-sweetened drinks a day increase risk for heart failure in men, study finds.

Despite the drug’s benefits, women are less likely to receive optimal dose of dabigatran.

A review of more than 50 clinical trials comparing low- versus higher-fat diets shows no significant difference in weight loss results.

Study highlights risks associated with white coat and masked hypertension.

Eating fruits and veggies in your 20s and 30s reduces risk for heart disease later in life, finds study.

Researchers measure progress on heart disease and other leading causes of death, and identify areas for improvement.

Botox injections help prevent surgery complications for atrial fibrillation patients.

Experts hope encouraging healthy habits early on will help improve heart health in adulthood.

Walking or biking just 20 minutes a day cuts heart failure risk by more than 20%.

This program provides educational and peer-support resources on managing and preventing high cholesterol.

While life expectancy continues to rise, heart disease becomes the leading cause of disability around the world.

Nearly half of American adults have diabetes or are at risk for developing this disease.

Study finds that both volume and type of belly fat have an impact on heart health.

Despite recent drops in cardiovascular mortality rates, death toll among young adults remains high.

Working 55 hours or more a week increases stroke risk by 33%.

Summary

Universal cholesterol screenings in Slovenia help identify children at risk for familial hypercholesterolemia.

Summary

Excessive sugar and saturated fats are to blame for the negative impact on heart health.

Independently, each of these risk factors spells trouble for women’s health later in life; in this study, experts explored the combined impact.

This study investigates the link between obesity, medications to help mitigate heart disease risk, and what is known as the “obesity paradox.”

Despite recommendations to call 911 at the first sign of stroke, minorities are less likely to seek immediate medical assistance than whites.

This program provides educational and peer-support resources on managing and preventing high cholesterol.

This program provides educational and peer-support resources on managing and preventing high cholesterol.

High salt intake increases chances of developing high blood pressure by 25%, says study.

Recent statement from the American Heart Association and American Diabetes Association highlights the importance of heart disease prevention in patients with diabetes.

The largest study of its kind confirms that an enlarged heart increases risk for a common condition involving an irregular heartbeat.

A review of 16 recent studies suggests the flu vaccine offers heart protection even for adults without known heart disease. 

Only half of young adults suffering a heart attack knew they were at risk, finds study.

The American Heart Association has issued a scientific statement addressing social factors that influence risk for heart disease.

Experts encourage early heart disease screenings.

New risk calculations include coronary artery calcification in addition to factors like age, cholesterol, blood pressure and smoking status.

Stopping blood pressure medication has little effect on brain function in elderly adults, says study.

Women are either less likely than men to receive a prescription for preventive medication or to fill the prescription.

Physical activity is an important part of cardiac rehab, but environmental factors may restrict exercise capacity.

Music’s effect on heart activity, blood pressure and breathing bodes well for health.

This program provides educational and peer-support resources on managing and preventing high cholesterol.

This program provides educational and peer-support resources on managing and preventing high cholesterol.

Even modest improvements in diet help prevent heart disease.

Experts say our food supply has taken a toll on global cardiovascular health.

Despite concerns about trans fats and increased cardiovascular risk, study confirms trans fats are safe in small quantities.

Anticoagulants, or blood thinners, reduce the chance of a stroke in people with atrial fibrillation by 50% to 60%. That’s why almost all patients with atrial fibrillation should take them, according to the FDA.

Summary

Cognitive therapy eases depression symptoms, which improves quality of life and helps keep these patients out of the hospital.

Study finds Latinos spend three-fourths of the day sedentary, which takes a toll on heart health.

Sudden cardiac death is very rare in children with heart defects and rarely occurs during physical activity.

Even when heart attack patients are referred to cardiac rehabilitation, few complete the program.

This program provides educational and peer-support resources on managing and preventing high cholesterol.

Fewer older adults are on non-statin lipid therapy due to concerns raised by recent clinical trials, finds study.

Analysis of VA data stands in contrast to health disparities in the general U.S. population.

Better diagnosis and treatment are needed for this heart condition that is often overlooked.

Calcium build-up in the heart’s main arteries helps identify individuals most in need of the cholesterol-lowering medication.

The largest gaps in life expectancy among study participants occurred in higher income areas.

Excessive drinking is a major public health issue in high- and low-income countries alike.

Women are less likely to be taking preventive medicines and seek care at the ER more frequently.