Although diabetes can increase heart-related risks, some treatments for diabetes may pose health risks as well. A new medication, however, did not appear to heighten the likelihood of having a severe cardiac event.

Because many heart and vascular health issues are interrelated, a recent study examined whether a blood pressure medication could help prevent clogged arteries in the heart.

Heart disease is the number one killer of Americans, claiming close to 800,000 lives each year. But the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that many of these deaths could be prevented.

Heart disease is a serious threat to women, yet clinical trials of one of the most common treatments for this condition have not included many women.

When it comes to strokes, rates have dropped significantly over the past decade. Despite this improvement, Mexican Americans continue to have a high rate of strokes.

Heart attack patients can take steps to lower their risk of future cardiac events, such as losing weight and managing high blood pressure. Some high-risk groups, however, could be doing more.

For those with prediabetes, blood sugar levels are high but not high enough to be diabetes. If patients don’t take action, however, they risk getting not only diabetes but heart disease as well.

More stroke patients than ever are getting the only FDA-approved treatment for dissolving blood clots. While its use has steadily climbed, the medication is still not reaching all eligible patients.

For some with an abnormal heartbeat, an implanted device can restore a normal rhythm and prevent the heart from stopping. The device delivers a shock that can put the heart back on track.

Besides saving money on gas and avoiding traffic jams, walking or biking to work may have considerable health benefits.