A major new study shows treating high blood pressure more aggressively than usual cuts the risk of heart disease and death in people over age 50, the National Institutes of Health said Friday.
Adults who get too much or too little sleep may have the beginnings of "hardening" of the arteries, which can be an early sign of heart disease, according to a new study.
Smokers who switch to e-cigarettes - even if it's only some of the time - may dramatically reduce their exposure to air pollutants including carbon monoxide and acrolein, a British study suggests.
People with type 2 diabetes who smoke have significantly higher risks of heart disease, stroke, and death than diabetic non-smokers, a new study shows.