A new science advisory from the American Heart Association details emerging evidence for the beneficial effects of seafood consumption on the risk for congestive heart failure, coronary heart disease, and...
With the recent spike in marijuana use in the United States, it is more likely that patients presenting with a heart attack are marijuana users. Despite this, its effects on heart health before and after...
The American Heart Association and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists have released a new advisory for the identification and reduction of cardiovascular disease risk in US women.
In a study of more than 30,000 people, researchers examined whether a biomarker known to be a strong predictor of mortality risk in patients with heart failure may also effectively predict this risk in the...
In a recent study of more than 5000 individuals, researchers investigated the effects of various risk factor profiles on the lifetime risk of developing atrial fibrillation.
The AHA recommends repeated BP measurements during clinic visits, but in busy practices, it is often only measured once. In a study of 38,260 patients, researchers investigated the impact of a second...
Researchers aimed to update trends in statin prescription following hospitalization for myocardial infarction, especially in light of recent efforts geared toward reducing potential treatment disparities in...
Low-risk recommendations for alcohol consumption vary greatly across different national guidelines, and new research suggests that the upper limits of alcohol consumption in these guidelines may not be low...
Previous studies have shown that a certain biomarker in the blood can predict type 2 diabetes. In an analysis of data from more than 27,041 women, researchers investigated whether this biomarker could also...
Previous studies have shown that a certain biomarker in the blood can predict type 2 diabetes. In an analysis of data from more than 27,041 women, researchers investigated whether this biomarker could also...