Over 5 Million People In the US Are Affected By Heart Failure
According to recent statistics from the American Heart Association, 5.2 million people in the United States are affected by heart failure- and those numbers continue to rise.
According to recent statistics from the American Heart Association, 5.2 million people in the United States are affected by heart failure- and those numbers continue to rise.
More Women Are Having Heart Attacks Than Ever
More middle-aged women are having heart attacks, but they are more likely to survive compared to years past.
More middle-aged women are having heart attacks, but they are more likely to survive compared to years past.
Cardio Disease Could Be Linked to Hip Fractures
A new study finds a link between cardiovascular disease and hip fractures.
A new study finds a link between cardiovascular disease and hip fractures.
Fish Oils May Not Help Treat Depression
Fish oil supplements don't seem to help treat depression in heart patients.
Fish oil supplements don't seem to help treat depression in heart patients.
The Many Wonders of Aspirin with Dr. Nancy Snyderman
Dr. Nancy Snyderman speaks with Meredith Vieira as part of Taking Health to Heart Today, focusing on the many wonders of aspirin.
Dr. Nancy Snyderman speaks with Meredith Vieira as part of Taking Health to Heart Today, focusing on the many wonders of aspirin.
Where Fat is Located on the Body Could Affect the Heart
While obesity can increase the risk for blood clots, the location of the fat may be particularly important.
While obesity can increase the risk for blood clots, the location of the fat may be particularly important.
Baby Transplant
Sick infants who would most likely die without a heart transplant now have a better shot at getting one.
Sick infants who would most likely die without a heart transplant now have a better shot at getting one.
Cutting Salt Intake Could Lower Healthcare Costs in the US
Cutting salt intake can help keep Americans healthy, and lower healthcare costs.
Cutting salt intake can help keep Americans healthy, and lower healthcare costs.
Dissolvable Heart Stent
Every year a million Americans have to have a metal stent put in their arteries to keep them open and the blood flowing. Soon those patients may have a new --metal free option: a dissolvable heart stent.
Every year a million Americans have to have a metal stent put in their arteries to keep them open and the blood flowing. Soon those patients may have a new --metal free option: a dissolvable heart stent.
Noisy Roads Could Increase Your Blood Pressure
People who are constantly exposed to noisy roads have an increased risk for high blood pressure.
People who are constantly exposed to noisy roads have an increased risk for high blood pressure.
Two Generic Drugs Could Protect Against Strokes
Combining two generic drugs could protect against heart attack and strokes in high-risk patients.
Combining two generic drugs could protect against heart attack and strokes in high-risk patients.
Vitamin B May Do Nothing for Heart Disease
Researchers say B-vitamins like folic acid, B12, and B6 do nothing to prevent heart disease.
Researchers say B-vitamins like folic acid, B12, and B6 do nothing to prevent heart disease.
People With Heart Issues Are At High Risk With the Flu
The flu is especially dangerous for people with heart problems.
The flu is especially dangerous for people with heart problems.
A Gout Drug Could Help High Blood Pressure
New research shows a high fructose diet increases blood pressure in men-- but a drug used to treat gout could help.
New research shows a high fructose diet increases blood pressure in men-- but a drug used to treat gout could help.
Diabetic Women Are At Risk for a Dangerous Heart Condition
Women with diabetes are at risk for atrial fibrillation.
Women with diabetes are at risk for atrial fibrillation.
Low Vitamin D Could Cause High Blood Pressure in Women
Vitamin D deficiencies in premenopausal women may increase the risk for high blood pressure later in life.
Vitamin D deficiencies in premenopausal women may increase the risk for high blood pressure later in life.
Broken Heart Syndrome
People with Broken Heart Syndrome usually have an intensely stressful physical or emotional event right before having heart-attack like symptoms.
People with Broken Heart Syndrome usually have an intensely stressful physical or emotional event right before having heart-attack like symptoms.
Soldiers In Combat Are More Likely to Have High Blood Presure
American servicemen and women in combat are more likely to be diagnosed with high blood pressure than other military personnel.
American servicemen and women in combat are more likely to be diagnosed with high blood pressure than other military personnel.
Studies Show Eating Chocolate Could Help Your Heart
Eating chocolate is good for your heart.
Eating chocolate is good for your heart.
Bad Lifestyle Choices Can Shorten Life By a Decade
Smoking, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure can all cut a man's lifespan by at least a decade.
Smoking, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure can all cut a man's lifespan by at least a decade.
