Common blood pressure drugs linked to heart failure in women
A new study from the University of Bologna has raised questions about a widely used type of blood pressure medicine called beta‑blockers. These drugs...
Sleeping in on weekends may protect your heart
Many people struggle to get enough sleep during the workweek. Busy schedules, early school or work start times, late-night screen use, and stress can...
Sleep loss may increase risk of heart rhythm disorders
Getting enough sleep is often sacrificed by busy workers trying to balance careers, family responsibilities, and daily stress. However, new research suggests that cutting...
Common blood pressure drug linked to sudden cardiac arrest
Sudden cardiac arrest is one of the most dangerous medical emergencies. It happens when the heart suddenly stops beating in a normal way and...
Early warning signs of clogged arteries you should never ignore
Clogged arteries, also called atherosclerosis, happen when a sticky substance known as plaque builds up inside the arteries. Arteries are the blood vessels that...
Common heart drug combo may raise dangerous bleeding risk
Atrial fibrillation, often called AFib, is the most common type of irregular heartbeat, especially among older adults. In this condition, the heart beats in...
Why diabetes and kidney disease may signal heart trouble
Millions of people worry about heart disease, but many don’t realize that serious heart risks often begin elsewhere in the body.
Conditions such as diabetes...
Why frail men may have greater heart attack risks
that frail men may face a higher risk of death than frail women after a heart attack.
The findings challenge the common belief that women...
Paleo diet plus exercise may improve heart health in diabetes
Scientists from Umeå University in Sweden have found that combining a Paleolithic (Paleo) diet with exercise training may improve heart health in overweight people...
New heart device could lower stroke risk in people with irregular heartbeat
Atrial fibrillation, commonly called AFib, affects about 10.5 million Americans and significantly increases the risk of stroke.
The condition causes the heart to beat irregularly,...