New wrist-worn device can quickly tell if you’re having a heart attack – it...
Scientists have developed a wrist-worn device that could revolutionise treating heart attacks by speeding up diagnosis – without the need to draw blood (the...
Women need to eat potassium-rich foods to improve heart health
A recent study at Amsterdam University has found that consuming potassium-rich foods such as bananas, avocados, and salmon can help reduce the negative effects...
Research shows new cause of heart disease, high blood pressure
Researchers from St George’s University and other institutions discovered 119 genetic regions linked to the size and shape of blood vessels in the retina,...
Good heart health can help you live longer
New study underscores the importance of individual lifestyle behaviors in prolonging one's lifespan and potentially one's quality of life.
Widely used blood pressure drug may increase risk of sudden cardiac arrest
A recent study has found a link between a commonly prescribed drug for high blood pressure and an increased risk of sudden cardiac arrest.
The...
Common statin drug for high cholesterol may harm your kidney health
A recent study from Johns Hopkins University has found that rosuvastatin, a commonly used statin drug for lowering cholesterol, may have harmful effects on...
Free sugars linked to higher risk of heart disease
A new study has found that consuming higher amounts of free sugars can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Heart attack risk is 6 times higher in the first week of getting flu
According to a new study by Dutch researchers, the likelihood of a heart attack is six times higher during the week following a flu...
High-salt diet linked to hardened arteries even in people with normal blood pressure
Excessive salt intake has long been linked to heart disease, but a new study provides fresh evidence of just how damaging salt can be...
Shedding pounds might benefit your heart even if some weight is regained – new...
Programmes to help people lose weight through changes to their diet, exercise or both, are mainstays of weight management.
Despite their widespread use, many people...