Heart Disease coverage.

8 common food preservatives linked to higher risk of high blood pressure and heart disease

Researchers found eight specific preservatives associated with higher blood pressure, including sodium nitrite commonly found in processed meats.…

Your earlobes may hold a sneaky clue about future heart disease

While there are some clear signs of heart disease, like shortness of breath or chest pain, others aren't as well-known, even when they're in plain sight.…

5 health risks from consuming too much protein, from heart disease to weight gain

Many of us eat more protein than we need. We asked experts what can happen if people have too much of a good thing.…

I’m a 32-year-old heart failure survivor — don’t ignore these 5 symptoms

Nearly 6.7 million Americans over the age of 20 are living with heart failure, yet many don't know thanks to the silent symptoms that accompany the chronic condition.…

Air Pollution Tied to Poor Valvular Heart Disease Outcomes

Higher exposure to fine particulate matter is associated with adverse outcomes in patients with valvular heart disease, a study finds.…

One-and-Done Heart Disease Prevention? Scientists Show It May Be Possible.

A single infusion of an experimental gene-editing drug seemed to reduce LDL long-term in a small trial. The results may point to something “curative,” one expert said.…

TIL that in the United States alone, 1 in every 5 female deaths is attributed to heart disease. Women often experience less recognizable signs of a heart attack, leading to a lack of awareness and delayed medical response.