7 Warning Signs of Heart Valve Disease You Should Never Ignore
Your heart works tirelessly every day, pumping blood throughout your body and delivering the oxygen and nutrients your organs need to function.
One important part...
New Cholesterol Drug Could Be a Lifeline for People Who Can’t Take Statins
High cholesterol is one of the most common health problems in the modern world. Millions of people live with elevated cholesterol levels, often without...
Climate Change Could Triple Heat-Related Heart Disease Deaths by 2050
Climate change is often discussed in terms of rising sea levels, stronger storms, and extreme weather. However, a new study suggests that one of...
A New Way to Predict Brain Recovery After Cardiac Arrest
A new study from Spain has uncovered important clues about what happens inside the heart during one of the deadliest medical emergencies: ventricular fibrillation.
The...
Lab-Grown Heart Patch Boosts Pumping Power in Severe Heart Failure
For decades, doctors have faced a difficult challenge when treating heart failure. Unlike some tissues in the body, the heart has very little ability...
Medical Cannabis May Slightly Increase Heart Rhythm Problems
Medical marijuana is becoming more common as doctors search for new ways to help people living with chronic pain.
Millions of people around the world...
Waiting Too Long to Treat Cholesterol May Be a Big Mistake
Researchers are warning that many people may be starting cholesterol treatment too late to fully protect their hearts.
A new international study suggests that lowering...
Medical Marijuana May Slightly Raise Heart Rhythm Risk
Medical marijuana is becoming increasingly popular around the world as doctors and patients search for better ways to treat long-term pain.
Many people with conditions...
Do Heart Attack Patients Still Need Beta Blockers?
A major international study is questioning one of the oldest and most routine treatments given after a heart attack.
Researchers say many patients with uncomplicated...
Lowering Cholesterol Earlier Could Prevent More Heart Attacks
A major new study suggests that people may benefit from lowering their cholesterol much earlier in life than doctors currently recommend.
Researchers say that acting...