Common blood pressure measurement may miss heart disease risk
A new study has revealed that the most commonly used way to measure blood pressure may not always give accurate results, especially for people...
Two thirds of sudden cardiac arrest cases may be preventable, study finds
Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide. It strikes without warning, often proving fatal within minutes, and its...
Chemical exposure in plastics linked to worldwide death in heart disease
A new global study has found that daily exposure to a chemical used in many plastic products may be linked to more than 365,000...
Study finds big cause of heart scarring and shorter lifespan in men
Scientists at the University of Virginia have made a major discovery that helps explain why men often live shorter lives than women. Their research...
How to choose the right drug for irregular heartbeat
An irregular heartbeat, or arrhythmia, happens when the heart doesn’t beat in a steady rhythm. It may beat too fast, too slow, or in...
At 2:30 a.m., he told his wife to call 911. A heart attack soon...
Mac Cheek's dad died of a heart attack at age 56. So as Mac neared that age, he took precautions.
He regularly saw a doctor...
Early signs of heart disease in women often missed—here’s what to watch for
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women around the world, yet it’s often seen as a condition that mostly affects men....
MRI scan can tell if your heart is aging too fast
Scientists at the University of East Anglia (UEA) have developed a new way to find out how old your heart really is—by using an...
Scientists find the right drug for heart disease
When you visit a doctor, they often wrap a band around your arm to check your blood pressure. It’s a simple test, but it...
Scientists find a better drug than statins to treat high cholesterol
Cholesterol is an important substance that our bodies need for many functions, like making hormones and building healthy cells. However, when cholesterol levels get...