New radiation may calm dangerous heart rhythms without surgery
Heart rhythm problems can sometimes become very serious, especially when they start in the lower chambers of the heart. One of the most dangerous...
Good heart health over time may strongly reduce early death risk
When people think about heart health, they often focus on their current condition. They may ask whether their blood pressure is normal today or...
A better way to treat severe irregular heartbeat
A common heart condition called atrial fibrillation, often shortened to AFib, affects millions of people around the world.
It causes the heart to beat in...
A common blood pressure drug may increase risk of sudden cardiac arrest
A new study from Europe has raised concerns about a widely used medicine for high blood pressure. The drug, called nifedipine, has been used...
A small pill could treat heart failure and sleep apnea
Your heart works like a pump that never gets to rest. Every minute of every day, it pushes blood around your body so that...
A hidden risk in heart failure treatment doctors may ignore
Heart failure is a common and serious health problem, especially in the United States. It affects millions of people and puts a heavy burden...
A new cholesterol drug brings fresh hope for protecting the heart
Cholesterol is a natural substance in the human body, and it plays an important role in keeping us healthy. It helps build the structure...
Why heart disease in women is different and needs special attention
Heart disease has long been considered a condition that mainly affects men. For decades, this belief influenced medical research and treatment, leading to less...
A hidden cholesterol risk that many people don’t know about
Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death around the world, and doctors have long focused on well-known risk factors such as...
How your gut turn pomegranates into heart-protecting compounds
For decades, pomegranates have been known as a “heart-healthy” fruit. Many people believe that eating pomegranates can help protect against heart disease.
However, scientists have...