Every year, doctors face a tricky puzzle: who should get extra heart protection before problems start. New guidelines now say doctors should use math—not guesswork—to pick the right treatments. Instead of just eyeballing a patient’s health, they’ll plug numbers into a system called PREVENT. This too
People in the U. S. often face high cholesterol, a condition that raises the chance of heart attacks and strokes. Cholesterol is a natural fat in the blood, but when its levels climb too high it can clog arteries and block blood flow. Doctors check it with a lipid panel, and if the numbers are off t
Heart disease kills more women than any other condition. The risks don't just come from age—they get worse during menopause when hormones shift. A new study looks at how small lifestyle changes might help lower these dangers before they become serious problems. Researchers want to test a program tha
A man now in his late 60s stays active all week—jogging several miles and doing strength training three days running. His blood pressure is normal thanks to one daily pill. So it came as a surprise when a simple heart scan showed enough calcium in his arteries to place him in a high-risk category. T
Heart attacks still rank as a major cause behind unexpected deaths around the globe. Most systems doctors rely on now look at basic numbers—like how old someone is or how much cholesterol they have. These systems don’t dig deeper, so they often ignore important warning signs that pop up when differe
Vermont’s heart disease numbers tell a quiet story. Every year, strokes and high blood pressure quietly claim more lives than almost any other health issue. Last year, one out of three adults across the state walked around with high blood pressure they might not even feel. The problem doesn’t announ
A recent study tested whether two fruits—avocado and mango—could help adults who are at risk of diabetes. The research found that eating one avocado and one cup of mango every day for two months improved blood flow and slightly lowered blood pressure in men with prediabetes. Scientists believe the g
The heart never stops. Every second of every day, it pumps blood through miles of vessels, pushing against high pressure to keep the body alive. This relentless mechanical work turns the heart into a tough environment for cancer cells. While cancer spreads easily to organs like the lungs or liver, i
Recent research shows that cold temperatures pose a greater danger to heart health than hot ones. The study examined over 14 million deaths related to the heart in people older than 25 across 819 U. S. counties from 2000 to 2020. Researchers matched each death with local temperature records to
A popular golf creator recently shared a startling discovery about his heart that changed everything for him. While he was on a routine visit to his cardiologist, the doctor asked him to wear a wrist device that tracks heartbeats. The data revealed something serious: he had episodes of ventricular t
