Scientists Find Strong Genetic Link Behind Sudden Cardiac Arrest In Young People
A major new study from researchers at Cedars-Sinai has found that younger people who suffer sudden cardiac arrest are much more likely to have...
Many Older People Face Serious Infections After Heart Surgery
Heart surgery can save lives and help people live longer and healthier lives. Every year, thousands of older adults undergo major heart operations to...
Scientists Discover a Surprising Cause of Heart Attack
Most people think heart attacks are mainly caused by long-term problems such as smoking, obesity, high cholesterol, or lack of exercise.
While these risk factors...
Is extreme fitness bad for the heart?
For years, some studies have suggested that very fit young men, especially endurance athletes, may have a higher risk of developing atrial fibrillation later...
Doctors urged to treat high cholesterol earlier to prevent heart attacks and strokes
Doctors should begin treating high cholesterol earlier and more aggressively than in the past, according to a new medical perspective written by researchers from...
A surprising mineral that may help clear dangerous artery plaque
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death around the world. Millions of people die every year from heart attacks, strokes, and other serious...
Hidden diabetes-related problem may damage the heart valve
A major study has found that insulin resistance may increase the risk of developing aortic stenosis, one of the most serious and common heart...
‘Good cholesterol’ may increase risk of Alzheimer’s disease
For many years, HDL cholesterol has been known as the “good cholesterol.” Doctors often explain that higher HDL levels can help protect the heart...
Can gratitude and mindfulness improve heart health?
Doctors usually recommend healthy eating, exercise, and medications to lower the risk of heart disease. But growing research now suggests that emotional well-being may...
Long-term depression drug use may increase risk of sudden heart death
Sudden cardiac death is one of the most frightening medical emergencies because it often happens without warning.
It occurs when the heart suddenly stops beating...