Heart Health

This drug could treat heart attack-induced cardiac arrest

Researchers from King’s College London have developed a groundbreaking drug, OCT2013, that could potentially transform the way sudden cardiac deaths from heart attacks are...

Research shows a big cause of heart failure in men

Researchers at the University of Virginia have made a groundbreaking discovery that could explain why men tend to have shorter lifespans compared to women. The...

Natural vasodilators could help manage blood pressure

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It increases the risk of serious health problems like heart...

How to eat to manage heart failure

Eating the right foods can make a big difference for people with heart failure. Heart failure happens when the heart can't pump blood as well...

Simple diet and exercise tips heart attack recovery

Recovering from a heart attack can be a challenging journey, but adopting the right diet and exercise plan can make a significant difference. Research shows...

Scientists find hidden link between obesity and heart failure

A small study led by researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine, published on July 25th in Nature Cardiovascular Research, has uncovered how obesity affects muscle...

Non-invasive heart disease treatments

Heart disease is a leading cause of death worldwide, but many treatments can help manage and even improve heart health without surgery. These non-invasive treatments...

This food linked to better heart health and blood pressure in older adults

A recent study from Tufts University found that middle- to older-aged adults who consumed at least three servings of whole grains daily had smaller...

Tips for recognizing, living with and preventing atrial fibrillation (AFib)

Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is a fast and irregular heart rhythm that, left untreated, can lead to blood clots, stroke and heart failure. It's the...

It wasn’t just back and stomach pain – it was a heart attack

Barbara Bassin wondered if her back pain came from the day her granddaughter didn't want to walk on the hot patio, so she picked...