CardiovascularInfo Center
More Exercise, Less Disease
Many past studies have shown that physical activity provides health benefits, but exactly how much physical activity provides the most benefit?
Headed for Menopause? Watch Your Health
Biological changes can have a significant impact on physical health not only after menopause, but also in the years leading up to it, a new study found.
Lisinopril Becomes a Liquid
Lisinopril, which has been on the market for decades as an oral tablet often used to treat high blood pressure, recently gained FDA approval as an oral solution.
Popular Diabetes Rx May Not Treat Heart Failure
Liraglutide (brand name Victoza), a medication currently used to treat type 2 diabetes, may not be as beneficial in those with heart failure than earlier studies have reported.
A Fishy Way to Heart Attack Healing
Fish oil might be able to help the heart recover after a heart attack, a new study found.
Sitting All Day? Set Aside an Hour
An hour of exercise each day may be enough to counter the ill health effects of sitting for eight hours or more, a new study found.
These Healthy Habits May Prevent Stroke
You may have more control over your stroke risk than you think. Healthy lifestyle practices may help prevent many strokes, a new study found.
Medications Linked to Heart Failure
Several medications may cause or worsen heart failure, according to a new statement from the American Heart Association.
The Burden of Congenital Heart Defects
The number of adults with heart defects appears to be on the rise, a new study found.
Subsidized Foods and Your Health
Eating more foods made from federally subsidized food products like corn, soybeans, wheat and rice may be tied to higher body mass index (BMI) and other health risks.