Heart Disease Deaths Worldwide Linked to Chemical Widely Used in Plastics
Plastic has transformed modern life. It is cheap, lightweight, and found in almost every home, office, and hospital.
From food packaging and cosmetics to medical...
A Surprising Mineral May Help Clear Artery Plaque and Protect the Heart
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death around the world. Every year, millions of people die from heart attacks, strokes, and other cardiovascular...
The Hidden Chemicals in Vapes May Strongly Harm Your Heart
Many vaping products are designed to feel cool and refreshing when they are inhaled. This cooling sensation is one reason why some people find...
New dad’s heart stopped during a family outing. CPR made the difference.
Ed Gorelick could hardly wait to hit the trail again.
He usually ran three times a week. But between the birth of his son, Elliot,...
Muscle-Building Steroids May Trigger Dangerous Heart Rhythm Problems
Building a muscular body has become a major goal for many young people. Social media platforms are filled with videos showing dramatic body transformations,...
A Common Hospital Drug Could Stop Heart Attacks Before They Start
Heart attacks have been the leading cause of death in the United States for more than a century.
They occur when blood flow to part...
Heart Attack Treatment for People Over 80 May Need a Major Change
Heart attacks are one of the leading causes of death around the world. They happen when blood flow to part of the heart is...
Ingredients in Packaged Foods May Increase Heart Disease Risk
Modern life has made packaged and ready-to-eat foods a normal part of everyday eating.
Many people rely on convenience foods because they save time and...
After Cardiac Arrest, She’s Moving Forward Thanks to Granddaughter’s CPR
After a dinner together at their Virginia home, Elizabeth Jackson and her daughter’s family went to the living room and settled in to watch...
Common Blood Pressure Drug May Raise Heart Failure Risk for Women After a Heart...
A large new study from the University of Bologna has raised questions about a commonly used group of blood pressure medicines called beta-blockers.
These medicines...