Heart Disease News

Salt Substitutes Lower Stroke, Heart Disease Dangers Aug. 10, 2022 -- Using substitutes for salt can reduce blood pressure and the risk of heart disease, stroke and death from all causes, a new study says.A diet too high in salt composed of sodium chloride raises blood pressure and damages cardiovascular health, raising the chances of early death.But the research published in the journal Heart says that we can lower all of these health risks by using a substitute for salt that replaces part of the sodium chloride with potassium chloride.The survey results were reported in the British

Heart patients who did Nordic walking fared better in a 6-minute walk test than those who did high-intensity interval training or other workouts.

On a day like any other this past February, Ethan Bradshaw, 30, a state trooper from North Carolina, was working out at the gym with two trooper friends when he suddenly began having chest pain and numbness in his arm.

A noninvasive eye exam may be able to predict a person’s risk of heart attack, when combined with other information, according to a recent study.

New research shows that those with lower incomes have significantly lower chances of living through a severe heart event.

For the first time, researchers find a link between living with unpaid student debt and higher cardiovascular risks in midlife.

New research reveals women and people of color with chest pain face longer waits in U.S. emergency departments than men and white people.

Aspirin No Longer Recommended to Prevent First Heart Attack, Stroke April 27, 2022 – People who are age 60 or older should not begin taking daily aspirin to prevent a first heart attack or stroke, according to new recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.What’s more, people ages 40-59 should take daily aspirin only if they have a high risk of cardiovascular disease and have talked with their doctor about whether to start taking aspirin to prevent a heart attack or stroke.After age 75, there is little benefit in continuing daily aspirin use.“Because the chance of

A 30-year study of more than 110,000 men and women shows those who ate at least 2 servings of avocado a week had a lower risk of heart disease than those who rarely ate avocado.

A new study shows just a slight rise in summer nighttime temperatures increases the risk of heart-related death for men in their 60s.

Annual screening mammograms may do more than look for signs of breast cancer — they may help spot heart disease risk, too.

David Bennett Sr., who had terminal heart disease and became the first person to receive a genetically modified pig heart, lived for 2 months following the transplant.

Social isolation and loneliness are associated with a greater risk of heart disease and stroke among postmenopausal women, a new suggests.

The American Heart Association says too many Americans receive heart tests and treatments that do little good.

Even small amounts of alcohol have been shown to raise heart disease risk, the World Heart Federation says in a new policy brief calling for "urgent and decisive" action to curb alcohol use.

Researchers found that particular gut bacteria, more abundant in red-meat eaters, play a role in common heart problems.

Exposure to low levels of arsenic, cadmium, and titanium linked to increased risk of clogged arteries.

A new study reports your daily cup of joe might be a quick pick-me-up, but it comes with a mixed bag of good and not-so-good effects on your health.

Some young women have experienced spontaneous coronary artery dissection, or SCAD, a potentially deadly tear that forms in a blood vessel in the heart.

New research suggests that broken heart syndrome, while still not common, is not as rare as once thought. And it's on the rise, especially among middle-age and older women.

Sufficient levels of iron in the blood might prevent about 1 in 10 diagnoses of coronary heart disease and reduce mortality risk. The good news: Lots of healthy foods have plenty of iron.

Draft recommendations suggest those 40-59 at high risk of cardiovascular disease may consider aspirin for prevention, but advise against it in those 60 and older, or for colorectal cancer prevention.

Cardiovascular disease, which includes heart disease and stroke, is the No. 1 killer of Americans, and it's well-known that it exacts a disproportionate toll on Black Americans.

Researchers found that places that had inclusionary zoning also had fewer residents with high blood pressure and higher cholesterol compared to communities without these programs.

Studies reveal heart risks increase with the severity of gum disease.