Statins Can Reduce Heart Disease Risk Among High-Risk People, Study Confirms
Researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital have conducted two studies shedding light on the benefits of statins, a commonly prescribed medication for high cholesterol,...
Poor sleep during menopause may increase heart disease risk in women
New research suggests that the quality of sleep experienced by women during menopause, rather than just its duration, may affect their risk of heart...
People with heart rhythm disorders may also suffer from health issues
Atrial fibrillation, a common heart rhythm disorder, affects more than 40 million people globally.
Many individuals with atrial fibrillation also have other medical conditions that...
Scientists find new way to predict heart drug side effects
Researchers at the University Medical Center and the University of Göttingen have introduced an innovative method for predicting the side effects of new drugs...
This drug taken at night may cause heart damage
Midazolam is a potent medication primarily used for its sedative effects before surgeries. Its strength is such that patients often have no recollection of...
Common diabetes drug could lower high blood pressure and heart failure risk
High blood pressure, often resistant to treatment, can pose serious risks to individuals with heart failure.
A recent analysis of a clinical trial published in...
AI could speed up heart attack diagnosis
New technology that uses computers to help doctors diagnose heart attacks faster has shown promising results.
Doctors in Taiwan tested this technology and found that...
AI algorithm can detect hidden heart conditions, study finds
Researchers from the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm capable of identifying abnormal heart rhythms in individuals without...
Heart disease risk lowered by 20% in people with no diabetes or obesity
In a groundbreaking study, scientists have discovered that a medication called semaglutide can significantly improve heart health in people who are overweight or obese,...
Heart failure may not be a death risk for people with cancer
Cancer patients receiving anthracycline chemotherapy face a significant risk of developing heart failure. The RESILIENCE project, an international effort funded by the EU, aims...