• Dr. Crandall: Manage Blood Pressure for Better Heart Health
  
  High blood pressure is known as the 'silent killer' because most of the time there are no obvious symptoms, and as a result people can go years without knowing they have it. Hypertension, another name for high blood pressure, is a killer because it can cause serious health...
• Airplane Noise Exposure Linked to Heart Problems
  
  Folks who live near airports are used to the regular roar of jet airliners taking off and landing. But they likely don't know that all this ruckus could be harming their heart health, a new study says. People exposed to high aircraft noise levels could be at greater risk of...
• When to Drink Coffee for Longevity, Heart Benefits
  
  For many, coffee is a beloved morning ritual, fueling the day ahead. But what if the time you drink it could influence how long - and how well - you live? New research published Jan. 8 in the European Heart Journal suggests that when you enjoy your cup of Joe might be just...
• Each Cigarette Smoked Shortens Life By 22 Minutes
  
  Considering a New Year's resolution to quit smoking? New research might provide all the motivation you need: Each cigarette could shorten your life by up to 22 minutes, researchers say. The findings, published Dec. 29, 2024, in the journal Addiction, were based on mortality...
• The Many Health Benefits of Dry January
  
  Giving up alcohol for the first month of the year has become a popular trend. While up to 40% of Americans plan to partake in Dry January, statistics show approximately 15% end up following through by abstaining from alcohol up for the full month. Staying dry for the month...
• How GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs Boost Heart Health
  
  Weight loss tops many folks' list of New Years resolutions, and lots of people are turning to cutting-edge weight-loss drugs like Ozempic to help them drop excess pounds. These drugs, called glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs), work in several different...
• Dr. Crandall: Gratitude Bolsters Holiday Heart Health
  
  We need to be extra careful about our heart health during the holidays. Research shows that more heart attacks occur during December than any other time of the year, according to the American Heart Association. A study published in Circulation found that more cardiac deaths...
• With Correct Measurements, Wine Really May Protect Heart
  
  A little wine every day can protect your heart health, a new study suggests.
• Hot Cocoa Protects Against Negative Effects of Stress
  
  'Tis the season to be stressed, and if that leads you to reach for fatty foods, add a cup of good quality, hot cocoa to your indulgence. Researchers from the University of Birmingham in the U.K. found that the flavanols in cocoa combat the damage excess fat from foods does...
• Air Pollution May Increase Risk for Blood Clots
  
  Breathing in smoggy air over time can significantly raise a person's chances for dangerous blood clots, new research shows. "What's striking from our study is the increase in serious blood clotting disease with exposure to some of the most common types of pollutants in the...
• Common Blood Test Could Spot Multiple Diseases
  
  A blood draw is a typical part of a person's regular check-up. But that blood sample might hold a lot more useful information about a person's health than doctors are currently getting. A new study shows that a routine part of a blood test called the complete blood count...
• Blood Pressure Fluctuations Harmful to Brain
  
  Keeping your blood pressure in check is important for more than just heart health - it can also keep your brain sharp as you age. A new study published Dec. 11 in the journal Neurology shows that seniors whose blood pressure spikes and drops over time might be more likely to...
• Half of Calories Eaten at Home are Ultra-Processed
  
  Unhealthy ultra-processed foods have wormed their way into American kitchens, likely harming people's health for decades, a new study warns. More than half of the calories adults eat at home now come from ultra-processed foods, which contain high levels of sugar, salt, fat...
• The Worst Sugar for Heart Health
  
  When it comes to sweets, the type a person chooses can have a significant impact on their heart health, a new study finds. Sugary drinks significantly increase a person's risk of stroke, heart failure, irregular heartbeat and other heart health problems, results showed. But...
• Gene Therapy Reverses Heart Failure in Pig Trials
  
  Failing hearts nearly returned to full function in laboratory pigs after they received an experimental gene therapy. New research shows the gene therapy didn't just prevent heart failure from worsening in four lab pigs, but actually prompted hearts to repair and grow...
• Stroke Survivors Face High Odds for Dementia
  
  Stroke survivors have an 80% increased risk of dementia compared to people who've never suffered a stroke, a new study finds. About 19% of people who'd had a stroke developed dementia during an average six-year follow-up, compared with just 13% of those with no stroke,...
• Short Bursts of Exercise Cuts Heart Attack Risk
  
  Take the stairs. Tote heavy shopping bags. Walk up that hill. Play tag with a kid or a pet.Weaving these tiny bursts of vigorous physical activity into everyday life can halve a woman's risk of a heart attack, a new study shows.An average of four daily minutes of this sort...
• Dr. Crandall: Drink Coffee for a Healthier Heart
  
  It seems like the news on whether drinking coffee is detrimental, or beneficial, to our health flip flops all the time. But now a new study brings good news to those of us who like to enjoy a hot cup of coffee, or three. Drinking coffee can help protect against heart...
• 6 Promising Health Benefits of Weight Loss Drugs
  
  Weight loss drugs, including Ozempic, can help people lose about 15% of their body weight. Semaglutide, the generic name for Wegovy and Ozempic, was designed to treat diabetes, but was found to be help obese men and women shed unwanted pounds. And now, doctors are finding...
• Cold Weather Increases Stroke Risk
  
  While it is always important to be aware of stroke symptoms and prevention guidelines, it is even more crucial in the winter as the risk increases with cold weather and the holidays. The American Stroke Association recently issued new guidelines on preventing a stroke - the...
• Skin Patch Continuously Monitors Blood Pressure
  
  A wearable patch the size of a postage stamp that can monitor blood pressure continuously could soon help people manage their hypertension. Researchers at the University of California, San Diego, who developed the wearable ultrasound patch report Nov. 20 in the journal...
• Study: Zepbound Improves Heart Failure Symptoms
  
  A drug used to help patients lose weight and manage diabetes may also help those with heart failure, an international clinical trial shows.The test of tirzepatide, brand named Zepbound, included 731 patients with diastolic heart failure and obesity who were followed for two...
• About 1 in 10 US Adults Have High Cholesterol
  
  Nearly 1 in every 10 American adults is living with high levels of cholesterol in their arteries, according to the latest report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The data, from 2021 through 2023, found that 11.3% of adults have high total cholesterol...
• Half of Americans May Be Candidates for Ozempic
  
  More than half of all American adults, almost 137 million people, could be candidates for the blockbuster GLP-1 drug semaglutide, a new analysis finds. Sold as Ozempic for treating diabetes and Wegovy to spur weight loss, the medication could be indicated for those two...
• Eat These Vegetables for Lower Blood Pressure
  
  Three out of four Americans over the age of 60 have high blood pressure, also called hypertension. Often called the 'silent killer,' high blood pressure typically has no symptoms. Heart disease, sexual dysfunction, stroke, kidney failure and aneurysms can all be caused by...

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