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,...
Early heart rhythm problem linked to higher dementia risk
A new study has found that people who develop atrial fibrillation (AF) at a younger age are at a higher risk for several types...
Even small drops in kidney function could harm heart health, study finds
A comprehensive study from Ontario, Canada, published in The BMJ, has highlighted that even slight declines in kidney function can have significant health implications.
This...
Poor sleep could trigger this heart problem next day
New research from UC San Francisco is giving us another compelling reason to prioritize a good night's rest.
It turns out that poor sleep isn't...