Common blood pressure drug may raise heart failure risk for women
A recent study published in Hypertension found that women taking beta-blockers for high blood pressure without a prior history of cardiovascular disease (CVD) face a nearly...
Popular weight loss diet may raise risks of cancer, heart disease
A recent study reviewed the ketogenic (keto) diet and found it may have serious risks, especially for certain groups of people.
Researchers warn that this...
Drinking coffee this way may help your heart stay healthy
A recent study from Semmelweis University found that drinking up to three cups of coffee a day might protect your heart and reduce the...
The best diet for heart disease prevention you need to know
Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, but the good news is that many cases can be prevented through a...
Sitting too long may harm your heart, even if you exercise
We all know exercise is good for the heart, but new research shows that sitting for too long can still be harmful—even for people...
Heart attack vs. heart failure: What are the differences?
Heart attack and heart failure are two serious heart conditions that are often confused because they both involve the heart and can be life-threatening.
However,...
Thyroid hormone therapy may increase risk of heart death
A study from the University of Michigan has found that the intensity of thyroid hormone treatment may be linked to an increased risk of...
Blood pressure drug may raise risk of sudden cardiac arrest
A recent study has found that a medication commonly used to treat high blood pressure could increase the risk of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA)....
New technology provides safer and more effective treatment for blood vessel diseases
Each year, millions of catheters are used worldwide to treat vascular diseases, including heart problems and artery blockages.
However, one common challenge during these procedures...
Deaths from obesity-linked heart disease tripled over two decades
A recent study has revealed that the number of deaths from heart disease linked to obesity has nearly tripled between 1999 and 2020.
This research,...