Before you toast, know the risks of ‘holiday heart syndrome’
“Holiday heart syndrome” sounds almost joyful, perhaps something that would afflict an excitable elf. But for people who mix alcohol with their seasonal celebrations,...
Controlling high blood pressure can reduce dementia risk, study confirms
Researchers from Yale School of Medicine have found some hopeful news for people worried about dementia.
In a new study, they looked at two major...
Study finds new way to treat high blood pressure and diabetes
Our blood holds many secrets about our health. Tiny proteins that flow through our bloodstream can give doctors important clues about what’s happening inside...
The ‘gift’ of a heart transplant gave him another chance at life – and...
After a full day of yardwork at his home in Mechanicsville, Virginia, Denis Popp felt his left shoulder throb.
He figured it was a flare-up...
Heart attacks can be infectious, study finds
A groundbreaking study by scientists in Finland and the UK suggests that heart attacks, also known as myocardial infarctions, may actually be caused by...
One cup of this vegetable a day could prevent heart disease
Heart disease is the number one cause of death around the world, taking nearly 18 million lives each year.
While many things like poor diet,...
Worrying about money and food can age your heart faster
A new study has found that money problems and not having enough food are two of the biggest reasons why some people’s hearts age...
Study finds new therapy to treat heart failure
More than 64 million people around the world live with heart failure. In the United States alone, about 6.7 million people have this serious...
A simple pill could save millions from heart attacks and strokes
Heart disease is the number one cause of death all over the world. It can lead to dangerous health problems like heart attacks, strokes,...
The right way to sit during a heart attack could save your life
A heart attack can be very scary, both for the person who is having it and for those around them. But knowing what to...