Millions of Americans enjoy an alcoholic beverage here and there, which some research has concluded can even be healthy. But heavy drinking can take a real toll on the body; it has been linked to heart problems and risk factors for diabetes.

Heart problems are a serious and common issue for patients with type 2 diabetes. Controlling diabetes might reduce their heart risks, but that protection might depend on the specific diabetes treatment.

People who have kidney disease should take care of another crucial organ: the heart. A recent review looked at the effects of lowering blood pressure on heart health for people who suffer from kidney disease.

In some cases, diabetes patients may turn to surgery and other procedures to treat their heart problems. There are many different procedures to treat any number of heart-related issues, and researchers have been curious which one is best for diabetes patients with narrowed arteries.

Air pollution levels around the globe have been rising in recent years. Millions of people die each year from this pollution, as toxins not only cause lung problems but heart trouble as well.

When a person has a heart attack, fast treatment is key to a fast recovery. A delay in restoring blood flow to arteries may mean a slow return back to normal activities, including work.

When it comes to improving heart health, the mind can be a powerful tool.  For those with heart disease, psychological therapies can decrease the likelihood of heart attack and death.

While only a small percentage of children have high blood pressure, those who do may face serious health problems. Overweight children may be especially at risk yet show no signs.

Studies have shown a link between gum disease and heart disease; both are driven by inflammation. Now it seems that link also may extend to treatments for heart problems — statins, which lower cholesterol, may help reduce gum inflammation.

You might expect to hear that aircraft noise could lead to hearing troubles, but that wasn't the focus of two new studies. The studies both explored connections between exposure to airport noise and cardiovascular disease.