Heart & Vascular


Omega-3 Supplements Do Not Provide Heart Health...

Millions of Americans take fish oil supplements, with the goal of benefiting from the much-hyped omega-3 fatty acids they contain. Even the American Heart Association...

February 8, 2018 / 3 min read


30 Years of Innovation at ISET

The International Symposium on Endovascular Therapy (ISET) is celebrating its 30th anniversary on Hollywood Beach this week. Created in 1989 by Barry T. Katzen, M.D.,...

February 6, 2018 / 2 min read


Top 5 Heart Disease Myths

Many people don’t realize they have accepted misconceptions or outright myths about heart disease. And that misinformation can pose a danger to a person’s health....

February 5, 2018 / 3 min read


Your Calcium Score; Your Heart Health

If you could peek into your future and see what your heart health may look like in five to 10 years, would you do it?...

February 1, 2018 / 4 min read


(Roundup) FDA Warns Against Giving Kids Cough,...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says it is requiring safety-labeling changes to keep children and adolescents from being prescribed cough and cold medicines that...

January 12, 2018 / 4 min read


Cardiac Patient: Listen to Your Body and...

Michael Rosenberg, 65, says he had a fear of doctors since he was a boy, and put off getting regular checkups for several years. He...

November 28, 2017 / 2 min read


Why Dog Ownership Can Mean Living Longer...

Dog ownership is associated with a lower risk of dying from cardiovascular disease, alleviating social isolation and improving one’s overall perception of well being, according...

November 27, 2017 / 2 min read


Just 1 in 10 Adults Getting Enough...

Eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, which are loaded with vitamins and minerals, can help fight chronic diseases, such as heart problems, diabetes...

November 21, 2017 / 2 min read


Roundup: Plant-Based Diet, Coffee Reduce Heart Failure...

Two separate studies find that plant-based diets and coffee consumption are good for your heart.

November 17, 2017 / 3 min read


Blood Pressure of 130/80 Now Considered High,...

A new and stricter standard for determining the serious condition of hypertension, or high blood pressure, has been announced by the American Heart Association (AHA), the...

November 14, 2017 / 3 min read