Volunteer EMT skipped his own checkups – until chest pain knocked him to his...
TJ Smith knew better than to let a decade pass without seeing a doctor.
After all, he was a volunteer EMT in Powhatan, Virginia. He...
Why good sleep is essential for a healthy heart
Most people know that sleep helps us feel rested and alert, but many don’t realize how deeply connected sleep is to heart health.
In fact,...
How to spot warning signs of heart artery blockage
Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. One common form is when the arteries that carry blood to the heart...
People with type 2 diabetes face higher risk of this heart problem
At a major diabetes conference in Hamburg, Germany, researchers shared important findings about the serious risks faced by people with type 2 diabetes. One...
Scientists find a new way to spot dangerous heart rhythm early
A new technology could make it easier to detect a common and potentially dangerous heart rhythm problem—without even touching the body.
Scientists have developed a...
Swollen feet and heart failure: what you need to know
Heart failure is a condition where the heart isn’t able to pump blood as well as it should. This doesn’t mean the heart has...
Scientists uncover key heart protector in battle against heart failure
Scientists have found a new clue that could lead to better treatments for heart failure, especially in people with type 2 diabetes.
A recent study...
Fewer heart problems could mean fewer dementia cases, study finds
A new study suggests that a large number of dementia cases in the U.S. could be prevented by reducing certain health problems linked to...
How nitrate-rich vegetables can protect your heart
Heart disease remains the number one cause of death around the world, claiming nearly 18 million lives each year. While this alarming number is...
Study finds a big trigger of heart attack in women
A new study from Yale University has revealed that men and women under the age of 55 face different risks when it comes to...