This cancer drug may help treat heart failure
Researchers from the University of Virginia have developed a computer model that indicates the chemotherapy drug midostaurin could potentially treat and prevent heart failure.
Developed...
Are your omega-3 supplements fresh? new study raises concerns
What's the Buzz About Omega-3?
Omega-3 fatty acids are popular for their potential health benefits. You've probably heard that they're good for your heart, brain,...
Knowing heart attack signs can save your life
Heart attacks are scary events that can happen to anyone, and quick action can make all the difference. Imagine you're at home or work...
Statins may reduce stroke risk for people with heart rhythm problems
Atrial Fibrillation, or AFib, is a heart condition that makes you more likely to have a stroke. People with AFib have irregular heartbeats, which...
How did this dancer’s heart transplant go? Recovery included a jig in a hospital...
Alphonso Aguilar's father had his second heart attack and died on the dance floor while doing the salsa. He was 63 years old.
An avid...
Mediterranean diet boosted with dairy could improve heart health, study finds
Researchers from SAHMRI, UniSA, and Flinders University have discovered that adding dairy products like milk, cheese, and yogurt to a traditional Mediterranean diet can...
Early-onset type 2 diabetes increases risk of early death and heart disease
Recent research underscores the alarming health risks associated with early-onset type 2 diabetes (T2D), defined as a diagnosis before the age of 40.
The study...
Common heart disease triggers also increase dementia risk, study finds
Underlines Importance of Cardiovascular Care for Preventing Dementia
A groundbreaking study by the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares (CNIC) in Madrid adds weight to the...
How can I lower my cholesterol? Do supplements work? How about psyllium or probiotics?
Your GP says you have high cholesterol. You’ve six months to work on your diet to see if that’ll bring down your levels, then...
Do all heart attack survivors need long-term beta-blockers? New study raises questions
A recent study published in the journal Heart has cast doubt on the conventional wisdom that long-term use of beta-blockers is beneficial for all...