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...
Uncovering the causes of sudden cardiac arrest: what you need to know
Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is a frightening and often deadly event where the heart suddenly stops beating.
This can happen without warning, leading to a...
New wireless pacemaker could protect heart health
A dual-chamber wireless pacemaker has shown reliable performance over three months, according to an international clinical trial led by researchers from Weill Cornell Medicine...
This blood pressure trend in the elderly shows early death risk
Normally, people's blood pressure goes up from childhood until middle age. However, scientists have not been as sure about what happens to blood pressure...
Eating vegetables full of this nutrient can lower heart disease risk
Nitrate is known to provide several health benefits, such as reducing blood pressure and protecting blood vessels. Foods rich in nitrate include beetroots and...
Common causes of peripheral artery disease: what you need to know
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a condition where the arteries, particularly those in the legs, become narrowed or blocked due to a build-up of...