AI can detect heart disease risk from breast scans
Heart disease is the number one cause of death for women around the world. Yet many women do not realize they are at risk...
This mineral may help clear dangerous artery plaques
Heart disease is still the number one cause of death around the world. Millions of people die each year from heart attacks and strokes....
How long should people with heart disease stay on blood thinners?
Blood thinners are an important medicine for many people with heart disease. These drugs help prevent dangerous blood clots from forming inside blood vessels....
A single shot can help the heart heal after a heart attack
A heart attack is one of the most serious medical emergencies a person can experience.
It happens when blood flow to part of the heart...
Magnetic gel could prevent strokes in people with heart rhythm disorders
Atrial fibrillation is one of the most common heart rhythm disorders in the world. It affects millions of people and becomes more common as...
These blood‑clot drugs may work better than aspirin at preventing heart attacks
For many decades, aspirin has been one of the most widely used medicines for protecting the heart. Doctors often prescribe it to people with...
Just one cup of these vegetables a day could help prevent heart disease
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death across the world. Every year, it is responsible for nearly 18 million deaths. The condition includes...
A common blood pressure drug may raise risk of sudden cardiac arrest, study warns
A common drug used to treat high blood pressure may increase the risk of sudden cardiac arrest when taken at high doses, according to...
Common diabetes drugs may raise heart attack and stroke risk, study warns
Millions of people around the world live with type 2 diabetes and rely on medications every day to keep their blood sugar under control....
Common cholesterol drugs may help lower dementia risk
A new international study suggests that people who naturally have lower cholesterol levels may have a much lower risk of developing dementia later in...