Having the lingering symptoms known as long COVID after a COVID-19 infection more than doubles the risk of developing new heart symptoms, according to new research.

“COVID-19 is more than a simple respiratory disease — it is a syndrome that can affect the heart,” said lead study author Joanna Lee, a medical student at Da...

The United States saw a significant decline in the overall rate of heart attack-related deaths over the past 20 years, and the gap in the rate of heart attack deaths between white people and Black people narrowed by nearly half.

“It’s good news,” said study lead author Dr. Muchi Ditah Chobufo, a cardiology fel...

Sticking to a consistent sleeping routine may help keep your arteries clear as you age, new research suggests.

Conversely, older adults who slept for a varying number of hours each night and tended to fall asleep at different times were more likely to develop hardening of the arteries, which can lead to heart attack or stroke, the researchers reported.

"Sleep is super imp...

Americans eat too much salt and more than a dozen favorite and convenience foods are largely to blame.

Nearly 90% of Americans exceed dietary guidelines for sodium intake, a risk factor for high blood pressure and heart disease.

You might think about cholesterol when you consider your cardiovascular health.

It’s also important to consider your A1C levels.

Sugar is just as bad for your heart as cholesterol -- if not worse, said Dr. Daniel Lodge, a thoracic surgeon at Penn State Health Specialty...

Add high blood pressure to the list of problems associated with concussions among former pro football players.

Researchers at Harvard University's Football Players Health Study linked a history of concussions to elevated risk for high blood pressure among ex-NFL players.

The results suggest that treating former athletes who have both high blood pressure and a history of concussions ...

Major pregnancy complications, such as preeclampsia and preterm birth, should be recognized as lifelong risk factors for women's heart disease, new research suggests.

Women who experience any of the five major pregnancy complications have an increased risk of ischemic heart disease up to 46 years after delivery, says the study published Feb. 1 in the BMJ.

The five compl...

Dave Conway had a heart attack in 2018. He was only 30.

The Clintonville, Ohio, resident had been experiencing fatigue and shortness of breath, finally going to the emergency room with what he thought was pneumonia. Instead, he learned he’d had a “widowmaker” heart attack and a 100% blockage in a major artery.

“I thought people who had heart attacks or heart disease were old...

People who suffer a heart attack or stroke in middle age may develop memory and thinking problems earlier in life, too, a new study finds.

The study, published online Jan. 25 in the journal Neurology, focused on people who had developed premature cardiovascular disease. That refers...

For people with a specific type of high blood pressure, British researchers led a new study on a particular CT scan that may enable a cure.

In about 5% to 10% of high blood pressure cases, the source is a gene mutation in the adrenal glands, according to earlier research. Tiny benign nodules in the glands lead to excessive production of the steroid hormone aldosterone, which causes salt t...

It's never too late for an expectant mom to adopt healthy habits for her baby and herself.

The American Heart Association (AHA) offers some heart-healthy tips.

"Pregnancy is often a pivotal time in a woman's life from both short- and long-term perspectives," said Dr. Michelle Albert...

Could taking hot baths at night help seniors keep high blood pressure at bay? A new Japanese study suggests it just might work.

The finding follows a fresh analysis of a decade-old survey that looked at high blood pressure risk among older residents of Beppu.

Beppu is a city widely known for having the most natural hot springs in all of Japan. And the new analysis revealed that tho...

Plenty of people enjoy a cup or two, or maybe three or four, of coffee every day.

But new research shows that people with severe high blood pressure ("hypertension") should steer clear of drinking too much java.

The study found that for those with blood pressure of 160/100 or higher, drinking two or more cups of coffee daily was associated with a doubled risk of death from heart di...

Adding a little yoga to an exercise routine can be the fix someone needs to drop high blood pressure, a small study suggests.

“As observed in several studies, we recommend that patients try to find exercise and stress relief for the management of hypertension [high blood pressure] and cardiovascular disease in whatever form they find most appealing,” said