Scientists unlock the genetics of high blood pressure
High blood pressure, a big risk factor for heart disease, poses not only health challenges but also substantial financial burdens on healthcare systems.
The annual...
Acupuncture is a safe and beneficial option for heart surgery recovery
After heart valve surgery, many patients experience pain, nausea, stress, and anxiety. A recent study, published in JTCVS Open, suggests that acupuncture can help.
This...
What to eat and to avoid for healthy cholesterol levels
Cholesterol is a fatty substance found in our bloodstream. While our bodies require some cholesterol for proper functioning, excessive levels can lead to health...
Scientists find a big breakthrough in heart disease treatment
Atrial fibrillation, often referred to as AFib, is a heart condition characterized by irregular and sometimes rapid heartbeats.
This irregular rhythm can lead to the...
Treating heart valve disease: What are your options?
Millions of Americans – around 2.5% of the population – have heart valve disease. This happens when one or more of the heart’s four...
Avid runner was having a heart attack – and then his heart stopped
After a busy day at his law office, Stuart Katz sat down for dinner with his wife at their home in Woodbridge, Connecticut.
He ate...
This heart problem is linked to memory loss in older people
A new study has found a possible connection between atrial fibrillation (AF) and memory problems.
Atrial fibrillation is a heart condition where your heart beats...
Loneliness and social isolation linked to higher heart failure risk
Loneliness and social isolation have long been associated with various health risks, including cardiovascular disease. However, their specific connection to heart failure has remained...
High triglyceride levels linked to higher risk of recurrent stroke and heart problems
A new study suggests that people who experience a type of stroke known as atherothrombotic stroke and have higher levels of triglycerides—a type of...
Blood pressure drug linked to higher risk of sudden cardiac arrest
A recent study conducted by the European Sudden Cardiac Arrest network has unveiled a potential association between a widely prescribed medication for high blood...