AI could detect early heart disease in ECGs with 94% accuracy

Artificial intelligence is already changing the way people search for information, translate languages, and communicate. Now, researchers believe the same technology could also help...

How Much Coffee Everyday Could Help Prevent Heart Disease?

Coffee is one of the world's most popular drinks. Millions of people start their mornings with a cup of coffee, and many enjoy several...

A Common Heart Drug May Do More Harm Than Good in Older People

Heart failure is one of the biggest health challenges facing the United States and many other countries. Millions of people live with this condition,...

Could a Urine Test Reveal Why High Blood Pressure Treatments Sometimes Fail?

Treating high blood pressure seems simple in theory. Doctors diagnose the condition, prescribe medicines, and expect blood pressure to improve. In reality, controlling hypertension is...

Study Finds a Hidden Cause of Heart Attacks and Strokes

As people grow older, changes occur throughout the body. Some cells become damaged by stress, disease, environmental exposures, or simply the aging process itself....

AI Could Help Detect Heart Disease Earlier and More Accurately

Heart disease remains the world's biggest killer. Every year, nearly 18 million people die from cardiovascular diseases such as heart attacks, heart failure, and...

Internet Therapy Shows Promise for Women with a Little-Known Heart Condition

Most people have heard the expression "dying of a broken heart." While it sounds like a figure of speech, doctors know that a real...

People Who Love Onions May Have Better Heart and Blood Sugar Health

Why do some people enjoy the strong taste and smell of onions while others avoid them completely? Scientists believe that part of the answer...

Cholesterol Drug Statins May Slow Physical Aging in Older People

When people hear about statins, they usually think about cholesterol. For decades, doctors have prescribed these medications to help lower cholesterol levels and reduce...

Checking Blood Pressure at Home Could Help Prevent Heart Attacks

High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the world's most common health problems. Millions of people have high blood pressure, and many do...