This vaccine may help prevent heart attacks and strokes
Shingles, a painful skin condition caused by the varicella-zoster virus (the same virus that causes chickenpox), may pose serious health risks beyond just a rash.
A recent...
Study shows a surprising cause of heart disease
A recent study has found that income level plays a significant role in heart health. Researchers discovered that middle-aged adults with lower incomes are...
Testosterone may worsen heart attack damage, study finds
A new study from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, has found that testosterone—a hormone found in higher levels in men—may make heart attack damage worse by increasing inflammation.
The...
Study shows surprising link between gut health and high blood pressure
Researchers at Monash University have uncovered how the gut—and the food we eat—affects high blood pressure.
Their discovery could lead to new, targeted treatments for...
Smartwatch can detect cardiac arrest with high accuracy
A new machine learning algorithm running on a smartwatch has shown the ability to detect sudden loss of pulse with remarkable accuracy, according to...
Common diabetes drugs may increase risk of heart disease and amputation
A new study from Northwestern University has found that two widely prescribed type 2 diabetes medications—sulfonylureas and basal insulin—are linked to an increased risk of heart attack, stroke, heart...
Aspirin may increase heart failure risk in some people
Aspirin is a widely used medicine known for reducing pain, swelling, and fever. It is also commonly taken by people at risk of heart...
Software robot finds heart disease drug side effects faster than doctors
A new study from the University of Gothenburg has found that a software robot can detect side effects of a heart medication more quickly...
Steroid use linked to high risk of heart disease in men
A new study from Denmark has found that men who use anabolic androgenic steroids (AAS) have a much higher risk of developing serious heart...
Why vaping is bad for your heart
When you hear the phrase “smoking kills” — which it does: nearly 500,000 Americans die from cigarette smoking each year — where does your mind go?
Many...