Middle-aged adults with metabolic syndrome face heart attack and stroke sooner
In our 40s and 50s, many of us may feel pretty good overall, even if we carry a little extra weight or have borderline...
Do all heart attack survivors need beta blockers long-term? study says maybe not
Beta blockers are medicines often given to people after they've had a heart attack. These drugs are supposed to lower the chances of having...
Immediate dual drug treatment can save lives after a heart attack, study suggests
The Game-Changer: Two Drugs Are Better Than One
If you've had a heart attack, you want to do everything possible to avoid another one. New...
Could a single drug treat the two leading causes of death in the US:...
What would you guess are the two biggest killers in the world? Based on media coverage, maybe you guessed gun violence, accidents or COVID-19.
But...
Common food additives linked to heart disease, new study reveals
From cakes to ice cream to ready meals, many of the foods we eat contain additives designed to make them look and taste better,...
Caregivers crucial to cardiac arrest survivors in hospital, study finds
The Importance of Family and Friends in Recovery
When someone survives a heart problem that happens in a hospital, it's a big relief. But the...
Diabetes drug shows promise for widespread heart failure
The Problem: Millions with Weak Hearts
Heart failure is a big deal affecting millions of people around the world. Imagine your heart is like a...
Artificial sweeteners linked to heart disease risk, study finds
A recent large-scale study published by The BMJ has called into question the safety of artificial sweeteners, commonly seen as a healthier alternative to...
Vegan diet outperforms Mediterranean diet in weight loss and heart health, study finds
A new study published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition reveals that a low-fat vegan diet is more effective than a...
Beating the odds against chronic total occlusion
David Schneider was told he was out of treatment options.
Luckily, these cardiac specialists said otherwise, performing an advanced minimally invasive surgery that got...