Top Heart Disease News
Staying informed is key to battling heart disease. Treatment, diet, and suggested excercise are constantly changing. You'll also be surprised to learn what other factors can affect the health of your heart.
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Even a few cigarettes affect young people's arteries
According to a new study, even occasional smoking can increase artery stiffness in young people and affect their bodies' ability to respond to exercise. Read Summary > -
Tips for a safe Halloween
The American Academy of Pediatrics offers this list of safety tips on treats, costumes, pumpkins, and trick-or-treating. Read Summary > -
Heart attack rates rising for women
Results from two new studies suggest that heart attack rates have risen in middle-aged women in the past 20 years, though their chances of surviving the events also have improved. Read Summary > -
Cocoa in chocolate may help the heart
Spanish researchers have found that the cocoa in chocolate appears to be healthy for the heart. Read Summary > -
Where weight settles affects clot risk: study
Women who have big hips and men who have big waists have a greater risk of developing venous thromboembolism (VTE), a new study has found. Read Summary > -
Shingles linked to increased stroke risk
People who have had the skin condition shingles--particularly around the eyes--have an increased risk of suffering a stroke, a new study has found. Read Summary > -
Heart Disease Linked to Hip Fracture Risk
A new study finds the risk of hip fracture increased significantly following a diagnosis of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Read More > -
Shingles may Increase Risk for Stroke
