Heart Health

How a shingles vaccine could prevent heart and brain diseases

Shingles is a painful skin condition that many people face as they grow older. It comes from the same virus that causes chickenpox. After...

Wearable heart sound devices may detect heart disease early

Cardiovascular diseases are a leading global health challenge, requiring innovative solutions to address their growing impact. Early detection and timely treatment are critical, but traditional...

Peripheral artery disease – the biggest killer you’ve probably never heard of

Imagine putting your socks on one morning and noticing your big toe, which has been painful for a few weeks, has started turning black....

At 31, she had a heart attack while cycling in the Rocky Mountains

For Carrie Lehtonen and two friends, a 60-mile bicycle ride in the Colorado Rockies was all in a day's fun. Sure, there would be...

When a cough could signal heart failure

When people think about heart problems, they often imagine symptoms like chest pain or shortness of breath. However, a persistent cough can also be...

The best anti-inflammatory spices for a healthy heart

Your heart works hard every day, so taking care of it is one of the best things you can do for your health. One way...

Revolutionary sensor can diagnose stroke in real-time

A team of researchers led by Professor Seung-Kyun Kang from Seoul National University has developed a groundbreaking strain sensor with record-breaking sensitivity, potentially transforming...

New drug offers hope for rare heart disease patients

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a groundbreaking drug, acoramidis (marketed as Attruby), developed at Stanford Medicine to treat transthyretin amyloid...

Coffee may protect against cognitive decline in heart rhythm disorders

Drinking several cups of coffee daily could help reduce cognitive decline in people with atrial fibrillation (AFib), a common heart rhythm disorder. This finding...

The heart has a “little brain” to control the heartbeat

For a long time, the heart was thought to operate under the sole control of the autonomic nervous system, which relays signals from the...