Irregular heartbeat after heart surgery may increase stroke and death risks
After undergoing heart surgery, many patients experience an irregular heartbeat known as atrial fibrillation, or Afib.
This can be caused by the stress of the...
‘I am fighting for my heart’: A seemingly mild heart murmur turned out to...
Yolanda Everette-Neufville knew she had a heart murmur. How could she not know? Her mother had one, as did each of her seven siblings.
Five...
Drinking beetroot juice may reduce heart attack risk in these people
A recent study conducted by the National Institute for Health and Care Research and elsewhere found that daily consumption of beetroot juice for six...
This drug can help reduce heart problems for overweight people
A recent study has shown that a medication called semaglutide can reduce heart problems in overweight people. This medication is typically used for diabetes,...
Sudden cardiac deaths in college athletes fall, but still high in one sport
College sports have seen a decline in the rate of sudden cardiac deaths, but rates remain higher for Division I men's basketball players, as...
Blood pressure control after pregnancy benefits women’s heart health
High blood pressure during pregnancy can have long-term health consequences for women, increasing their risk of heart-related complications later in life.
However, a new study...
Lowering top blood pressure number to less than 120 mm Hg effectively prevents heart...
In a groundbreaking study, researchers found that intensive blood pressure control can greatly reduce the risk of heart problems in people at high risk...
Why ‘bad cholesterol’ is linked to type 2 diabetes
Canadian scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery linking low-density lipoprotein (LDL) to the development of type 2 diabetes, a connection that goes beyond its...
This Mediterranean diet with dairy boosts heart health, study finds
Researchers from the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI), the University of South Australia (UniSA), and Flinders University have unveiled a modified...
Lying down during blood pressure testing may predict heart attacks better
Traditionally, blood pressure checks involve individuals sitting down, with a doctor using an arm cuff to measure their blood pressure.
However, recent research suggests that...