Popular sweetener may cause brain and heart diseases
A sweetener that’s often seen as a healthy replacement for sugar might not be as safe as many people think.
New research shared at the...
Why is obesity linked to irregular heart rhythms? Researchers found 1 potential mechanism
Atrial fibrillation, or A-fib, is an irregular heart rhythm that increases a person’s risk of stroke, heart failure and even premature death.
While many risk...
Study finds big cause of deadly heart side effect in cancer treatment
Cancer treatments called immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have changed how doctors treat cancer. These drugs work by helping a person’s immune system—especially their T-cells—find...
This daily food can help prevent heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure
Many people know that whole grains are good for your health. But a new long-term study from Tufts University shows just how powerful they...
Popular painkiller may raise heart risk in people with high blood pressure
A new study from the University of Edinburgh has found that long-term use of paracetamol may increase the risk of heart disease and stroke...
Swollen feet could be a warning sign of heart failure
Heart failure is a condition where the heart doesn’t pump blood as well as it should. It doesn’t mean the heart has stopped working,...
Sleeping in a 24°C room may benefit heart health in older adults
A new study from Griffith University in Australia has found that keeping the bedroom temperature at 24°C (75°F) during the night can help reduce...
These exercises may lower death risks in diabetes, heart, kidney disease
A new study has found that doing simple things like walking, gardening, or light chores may help people with heart, kidney, and metabolic problems...
Common cholesterol drug can fight aggressive breast cancer
Triple-negative breast cancer, or TNBC, is one of the most aggressive forms of breast cancer. It lacks the three main receptors—estrogen, progesterone, and HER2—that...
Adrenaline dramatically restarts the heart after cardiac arrest
A new study has confirmed that giving adrenaline to patients whose hearts stop while in the hospital can greatly improve their chances of survival....