Man suffers fatal heart attack after wedding dance with daughter A South Carolina sheriff’s detective was in Costa Rica for his daughter’s wedding when he suffered a fatal heart attack after the father-daughter dance.
Reliability of at-home wrist blood pressure monitoring questioned People with high blood pressure who monitor it regularly at home may be getting incorrect readings with devices that take measurements on the wrist, a new study suggests.
Magnesium may modestly lower blood pressure Magnesium supplements taken daily for three months may result in slightly lower blood pressure, according to an analysis of more than 30 existing studies.
Sexual function problems common for younger adults after heart attack In the year after a heart attack, people younger than age 55 often have difficulties with sexual function, according to a study of patients in the U.S. and Spain.
Earlier diabetes diagnosis linked to worse mid-life heart health When people develop diabetes early in life they may also be more likely to experience heart problems in middle age, a study suggests.
Psoriasis may carry clogged-arteries risk similar to that with diabetes People with psoriasis may be at increased risk of calcium buildup in the arteries - an indicator of heart disease risk - comparable to that of people with diabetes, according to a new study.
Vaping may be as harmful to heart as smoking, study finds The health risks of using e-cigarettes remain murky due to a lack of conclusive research, but scientists who conducted a recent study on the devices’ possible heart effects are warning they may be “far more dangerous” than previously thought.
Drug quickly counteracts deadly bleeding in people on blood-thinners An experimental drug designed to quickly counteract blood-thinning medicines has demonstrated effectiveness, according to preliminary results of a new trial done under real-world conditions.
History of gallstones may signal higher risk of heart disease People who have had gallstone disease are more likely than others to develop coronary heart disease, according to a large analysis of past studies.
Gum disease linked to heart disease A report from The Netherlands adds to the evidence tying chronic gum disease to heart disease and stroke.
