Heart Disease (Page 2)

The state of the science on the leading cause of death in America—and advice for better cardiovascular health.

Latest in Heart Disease

Brown bear paw in summer for blood clotting study

Hibernating bears hold many secrets for better human health

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

A printout cholesterol screening results.

Safer statin alternative could be a better way to lower ‘bad’ cholesterol levels

By Laura Baisas

Why scientists are still on the quest to build an artificial heart

Why scientists are still on the quest to build an artificial heart

By Sian E. Harding / MIT Press Reader

Viagra blue pills next to a felt red heart to show cardiac health benefits from erectile dysfunction drugs

Viagra shows promise in extending men’s lives, among other areas

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

White salt on a brown cutting board.

Reducing sodium in packaged foods could reduce disease and save lives

By Laura Baisas

5 sounds not meant for the human ear

5 sounds not meant for the human ear

By Purbita Saha

Nutritious food

Meals catering to different health needs could help save lives—and billions of dollars

By Laura Baisas

Two decades-long studies link ultra-processed foods to cancer and premature death

Two decades-long studies link ultra-processed foods to cancer and premature death

By Laura Baisas

A pig's heart in a medical container held by a medical worker in blue protective clothing

How organ-transplant teams hunt for hidden animal-to-human viruses

By Philip Kiefer

Arteries with red blood cells flowing through and a yellowish cholesterol clog in a medical illustration

A super-sharp gene editing tool could tackle high cholesterol and other common ailments

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

Sleep is closely tied to important health factors like our weight, blood pressure, and glucose metabolism.

Take heart: A good night’s sleep can boost cardiac health

By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

Marie Maynard Daly

Biochemist Marie Maynard Daly uncovered what makes us tick

By Yasmin Tayag

A pill bottle on a blue background spilling aspirin tabs.

Millions of Americans take aspirin to prevent heart disease—but should they?

By Philip Kiefer

Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva wearing a purple costume, shown in three different poses on the ice during a program at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics

Kamila Valieva’s ‘doping’ drug probably doesn’t give athletes an edge

By Philip Kiefer

How dangerous is myocarditis? The truth about the scary-sounding condition.

By Philip Kiefer

Aspirin has long been prescribed to prevent heart attacks. Now experts say it shouldn’t.

Aspirin has long been prescribed to prevent heart attacks. Now experts say it shouldn’t.

a pregnant person touches their belly

A simple blood test could save new mothers. Why aren’t more doctors using it?

By Sarah Yahr Tucker

salmon healthy food

5 heart-healthy foods—and 2 to absolutely avoid

By Sara Chodosh

christmas family

Of course the most likely time to have a heart attack is on a holiday

By Sara Chodosh

Why experts now say daily aspirin could do more harm than good

Why experts now say daily aspirin could do more harm than good

By Sara Chodosh

Changing your diet and taking supplements may not do anything for your heart health

Changing your diet and taking supplements may not do anything for your heart health

By Sara Chodosh

Vaping is probably bad for your heart

Vaping is probably bad for your heart

By Nicole Wetsman

What we know about diet soda’s connection to heart disease, stroke, and early death

What we know about diet soda’s connection to heart disease, stroke, and early death

By Claire Maldarelli

Half of Americans have heart disease, but there are easy ways to reduce your risk

Half of Americans have heart disease, but there are easy ways to reduce your risk

By Claire Maldarelli

Women are less likely to receive CPR—but why?

Women are less likely to receive CPR—but why?

The Apple Watch is evolving into a legitimate medical device

The Apple Watch is evolving into a legitimate medical device

By Claire Maldarelli

beef meat fresh carnivore

Please do not try to survive on an all-meat diet

By Sara Chodosh

We’re finally understanding why exercise is great for your heart

We’re finally understanding why exercise is great for your heart

By Claire Maldarelli

If your genes put you at risk of heart disease, exercise might be able to help

If your genes put you at risk of heart disease, exercise might be able to help

By Claire Maldarelli

woman in bed with pills

She had a textbook medical condition, but it went undiagnosed for more than a year

By By: Maya Dusenbery

Don’t let snow shoveling give you a heart attack

Don’t let snow shoveling give you a heart attack

By Jack Goodman/The Conversation

Can you really die from a broken heart?

Can you really die from a broken heart?

By Claire Maldarelli

This protein makes your heart fit without actually exercising it

This protein makes your heart fit without actually exercising it

By Sara Kiley Watson

2.2 billion people are overweight and sick, but we’re still measuring them by a terrible metric

2.2 billion people are overweight and sick, but we’re still measuring them by a terrible metric

By Sara Chodosh

Sleeping in on the weekend won’t actually give you heart disease

Sleeping in on the weekend won’t actually give you heart disease

By Sara Chodosh

Chocolate is not a super food

Chocolate is not a super food

By Sara Chodosh

It’s easier than ever to die of a caffeine overdose

It’s easier than ever to die of a caffeine overdose

By Kendra Pierre-Louis

Could your favorite pain medicine send you into cardiac arrest?

Could your favorite pain medicine send you into cardiac arrest?

By Kendra Pierre-Louis

Identical twins

The Fatter Twin Is No More Likely To Have A Heart Attack

By Ryan F. Mandelbaum

Powdered Booze Could Fix Your Clogged Arteries

By Alexandra Ossola

A Genetic Mutation Could Save You From A Heart Attack

A Genetic Mutation Could Save You From A Heart Attack

By Alexandra Ossola

Google Life Sciences And American Heart Association Grant $50 Million To Cure Heart Disease

Google Life Sciences And American Heart Association Grant $50 Million To Cure Heart Disease

By Alexandra Ossola

How Computer Modeling Lets Doctors Predict Heart Attacks Before They Happen

How Computer Modeling Lets Doctors Predict Heart Attacks Before They Happen