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Why recognizing heart valve disease early could save your life

Heart valve disease is a growing health concern that affects millions of people around the world. According to the American Heart Association, over 60,000 people...

GLP-1 medications: how they help with obesity, diabetes, and heart health

GLP-1 and dual GIP/GLP-1 medications are becoming more popular as effective treatments for people with obesity or type 2 diabetes. These medications not only help...

Study finds a big hidden cause of heart disease

Heart disease is one of the main causes of death in Western countries. A common type of heart disease is atherosclerosis. This happens when plaque...

Type 2 diabetes may increase risk of sudden cardiac arrest

When people talk about how to stay healthy with type 2 diabetes, the advice is often simple: eat healthier, exercise more, and control your...

Study finds a new way to treat irregular heartbeat

Atrial Fibrillation, or AF, is a heart condition where the heart beats in an irregular and often fast way. In the UK, this condition has...

Big causes of artery hardening everyone needs to know

Atherosclerosis is a condition where the arteries become narrow and hard. Arteries are the blood vessels that carry blood from your heart to the...

Eye tests may reveal hidden heart problems in people with diabetes

A new study from the University of Leicester has found that a simple eye test could help spot hidden heart problems in people with...

Scientists discover human heart can regrow cells after heart attack

Groundbreaking research from the University of Sydney, the Baird Institute, and Royal Prince Alfred Hospital has found that the human heart is capable of...

Are these drugs better than aspirin for heart disease prevention?

A new study from the Cardiocentro Ticino Foundation has found that a type of medicine called P2Y12 inhibitors may protect people with heart disease...

This drug is an alternative to statins to protect heart health

Cholesterol is a natural substance that our bodies need. It helps build cells and make hormones. But having too much of it, especially a kind...