Heart disease remains the world's top killer, causing 1 in every 3 deaths around the globe, a new study says. Worldwide, the number of heart-related deaths has risen sharply, climbing to more than...
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Stronger muscles might be able to ward off some of the organ damage associated with obesity. People with excess body fat who also had stronger handgrip strength were less likely to develop...
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A new at-home version of a common heart failure drug could make treatment easier for millions of Americans. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new drug-device to...
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Targeted radiation therapy might be a safer way to treat a potentially dangerous heart rate problem, a new study says. Radiation therapy treated ventricular tachycardia as well as a standard but...
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Living in a food desert can be potentially deadly to people with irregular heart beats, a new study says. Patients with atrial fibrillation have a doubled risk for stroke and nearly quadrupled risk of...
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Most people with high blood pressure aren't skipping the salt shaker in favor of a salt substitute, according to a new study. Incredibly few people use salt substitutes, essentially waving...
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An experimental pill might help people with stubborn high blood pressure that won't relent to other treatments, clinical trial results show. Patients with treatment-resistant high blood pressure saw...
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