Circulation Issues

High blood pressure and Alzheimer’s disease could go hand in hand, study finds

Alzheimers August 17

High blood pressure and Alzheimer’s disease could go hand in hand, study finds

People with untreated high blood pressure have shown an increased risk of Alzheimer’s. The study author explains why treating high blood pressure is a "crucial factor" in reducing dementia risk.

Identical twins with Marfan syndrome receive matching heart surgeries

VIDEO March 13

Identical twins with Marfan syndrome receive matching heart surgeries

Pablo and Julio Delcid, twin brothers from New Jersey, share their experience after going for surgery at the same time. Dr. Benjamin Van Boxtel, heart surgeon at Morristown Medical Center, discusses details.

Dr. Marc Siegel urges adults with low activity rates ‘not to shovel snow’

VIDEO December 23, 2022

Dr. Marc Siegel urges adults with low activity rates ‘not to shovel snow’

Fox News medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel explains why heart attack deaths tend to spike during the holidays on ‘America’s Newsroom.’

Why your Valentine may benefit from hot chocolate during a romantic stroll

Holiday February 14, 2020

Why your Valentine may benefit from hot chocolate during a romantic stroll

New study suggests you may want to fill your thermoses full of hot chocolate before taking off on a romantic stroll.

Why do we say “God Bless You,” when we sneeze?

VIDEO December 14, 2018

Why do we say “God Bless You,” when we sneeze?

Why do we use the term, “God bless you,” when we hear someone sneeze?

This woman almost died from a blood clot at 38

Circulation Issues December 12, 2018

This woman almost died from a blood clot at 38

An undiagnosed genetic mutation combined with birth control pills created the perfect storm for a limb-threatening deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

Broken heart syndrome: Could it happen to you?

VIDEO February 14, 2018

Broken heart syndrome: Could it happen to you?

Can you die of a broken heart?

These 8 groups of people are more prone to blood clots

Circulation Issues November 20, 2017

These 8 groups of people are more prone to blood clots

Find out if you're at risk for a dangerous—or even deadly—blood clot.

Hidden heart risks? Masked hypertension may affect 17 million

High Blood Pressure January 25, 2017

Hidden heart risks? Masked hypertension may affect 17 million

Nearly one in eight Americans who think that they have normal blood pressure may have a type of high blood pressure that doesn't show up at the doctor's office, a new study finds.

Doctors express concern over synthetic drug that can induce ‘excited delirium’

Drug and Substance Abuse August 19, 2016

Doctors express concern over synthetic drug that can induce ‘excited delirium’

New designer drugs, made to bypass standing legislation that outlaw their original forms, are hitting the market, raising concern among U.S. physicians.