Common diabetes drug may help treat heart failure
Heart failure is a significant health issue affecting millions worldwide. To understand it, think of your heart as a water pump that doesn't pump...
Diet high in protein, zinc and niacin may protect heart health during weight loss
Conventional wisdom suggests that improvements in heart health during weight loss are primarily attributed to weight reduction itself, as well as related factors such...
Certain type 2 diabetes treatment may bring heart risks, study finds
For decades, sulfonylureas and basal insulin have been go-to second-line treatments for type 2 diabetes when initial metformin therapy is ineffective or poorly tolerated.
However,...
Our eyes as windows to heart health: a pioneering study
Our eyes are often described as the windows to our souls, but recent research conducted by St. George's and other institutions suggests that they...
The hidden heart risk is beyond the usual suspects
When it comes to heart health, we often hear about the usual culprits: high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, and smoking.
But what about those...
Bystander CPR less likely in redlined neighborhoods
New research suggests that individuals living in neighborhoods historically subjected to the discriminatory practice of "redlining" are less likely to receive crucial lifesaving care...
Why menopause brings new heart disease risk to women
As women age, their risk of heart disease—the leading cause of death for women in the United States—increases.
The American Heart Association emphasizes the importance...
Active statin selection can improve heart disease prevention
For patients at risk of heart disease, statins are more than just another medication; they're a lifeline.
These cholesterol-lowering drugs have proven to be a...
Sleep apnea is linked to heart rhythm disorders, study confirms
Recent findings by the Cleveland Clinic have shed light on how interrupted sleep can affect the heart, particularly its rhythm.
The study, published in the...
New PREVENT calculator estimates long-term heart disease risk
A team of experts has introduced a new risk calculator called PREVENT, designed to estimate an individual's risk of cardiovascular events, including heart attack,...