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3 to 5 cups of coffee per day may lower heart attack risk

October 24, 2015

3 to 5 cups of coffee per day may lower heart attack risk

Good news for people who drink coffee every day: Consuming a moderate amount of coffee could lower the risk of clogged arteries that can lead to a heart attack, a new study finds.

High blood pressure continues to be a bigger problem in Southeastern US

October 24, 2015

High blood pressure continues to be a bigger problem in Southeastern US

One third of U.S. adults have high blood pressure, but in the southeastern part of the country the rate is well over half, according to a new study that finds too little is being done to reverse the problem.

Merck's Zetia cuts heart attack, stroke risk in long-awaited study

October 24, 2015

Merck's Zetia cuts heart attack, stroke risk in long-awaited study

After years of uncertainty, a nearly decade-long study showed that Merck & Co's cholesterol drug Zetia lowered the risk of heart attacks and strokes in high-risk heart patients when used with an effective statin.

Falls may be tied to irregular heartbeat

October 24, 2015

Falls may be tied to irregular heartbeat

Older adults who suffer a fall are twice as likely to have a common type of irregular heartbeat known as atrial fibrillation, according to a new study.

New drug can lower salt intake without any dietary changes

October 24, 2015

New drug can lower salt intake without any dietary changes

A new drug may be able to solve America's growing sodium problem – by lowering an individual’s salt absorption without affecting his or her diet.

New dad given 2 hours to live after bike accident survives with heart pump implant

October 24, 2015

New dad given 2 hours to live after bike accident survives with heart pump implant

Nearly three years ago, 47-year-old Curtis Broome and his wife, Heather, set off on a 32-plus-mile bike ride along a route called The Three Bears in Northern California.

Midday nap beneficial for blood pressure

October 24, 2015

Midday nap beneficial for blood pressure

Always envied the Spanish tradition of a midday nap? Turns out, the siesta may help your heart.

LGBT health concerns need special attention, experts say

October 24, 2015

LGBT health concerns need special attention, experts say

Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) communities have their own specific needs when it comes to health and medicine, according to experts.

5 natural ways to lower blood pressure

October 24, 2015

5 natural ways to lower blood pressure

A few simple things can keep your blood pressure under control. The usual advice still holds—cut down on salt, quit smoking, eat lots of fruits and veggies, and do cardio exercise—but some of the new recommendations are even easier to follow.

'Hypertension' doesn't mean 'too much tension'

October 24, 2015

'Hypertension' doesn't mean 'too much tension'

Not everyone understands what “hypertension” means, and as a result, some patients may not take their blood pressure medications as directed or manage lifestyle factors effectively, a new paper suggests.