Heart Health

Scientists find genes responsible for plaque buildup in heart disease

Heart disease is a leading cause of death worldwide, responsible for millions of fatalities each year. One of the significant factors contributing to heart disease...

Should you take aspirin to prevent heart attacks?

If you take a daily aspirin to help decrease your chance of a heart attack or stroke, you should check in with your health...

Climbing stairs daily is a simple way to keep your heart healthy

Heart disease is a significant health concern worldwide. It includes conditions like atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), coronary artery disease, and stroke, which can lead to...

How skimping on sleep can harm our hearts

Do you find your eyelids heavy and your bed alluring, yet consistently push off bedtime to squeeze in just one more episode of your...

Lean people with fatty liver disease more likely to have heart disease, study finds

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a term that encompasses various liver conditions affecting people who consume little to no alcohol, and it is...

How a high-fat diet can increase heart disease risk

The direct relationship between a high-fat, high-cholesterol diet and the elevation of atherosclerosis risk has long been acknowledged. Nevertheless, a recent study, dissecting the mechanistic...

Widely prescribed drug may increase sudden cardiac arrest risk in people with diabetes

When we talk about heart health, especially concerning people living with type 2 diabetes, the conversations often go beyond just diet and exercise. A new...

Statins can reduce heart disease risk in people with sleep anpea

Getting a good night’s sleep is undeniably vital for our well-being. For individuals grappling with obstructive sleep apnea, a condition that disrupts sleep by...

Heart rhythm problems after stroke don’t predict another one, study finds

A recent study led by Dr. Luciano Sposato, a Western professor and head of the Stroke Program at London Health Sciences Center, published in...

Fluctuating cholesterol and triglyceride levels are linked to Alzheimer’s disease

The intricate world of cholesterol levels may have more mysteries than we initially thought, particularly regarding its link to our brain health as we...