Study shows big cause of deadly heart rhythm disorders
Heart rhythm problems, also known as arrhythmias, can be frightening and life-threatening. But new research from The Ohio State University offers fresh hope. Scientists...
Eating a handful of nuts a day may prevent cancer, heart disease
A large study led by Imperial College London has found that eating just a small handful of nuts each day—about 20 grams—can help lower...
New blood test could better predict heart disease risk
For nearly 60 years, checking cholesterol levels in a person’s blood has been the main way doctors identify who might be at risk of...
High doses of this blood pressure drug may raise sudden cardiac arrest risk
A new European study has found a possible link between high doses of the widely used blood pressure drug nifedipine and an increased risk...
Heart attack risk factors differ between young men and women, Yale study finds
A new study from Yale University has found that men and women under the age of 55 face different risks when it comes to...
Popular sugar substitute may harm heart and brain health
Erythritol, a sugar substitute often found in "sugar-free" or "healthy" foods and drinks, may not be as safe as many people think.
According to new...
How to reduce high blood pressure death risk
High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects over one-third of adults around the world and is a major cause of early death due to heart...
New blood test could prevent heart attack and stroke effectively
A low-cost blood test that measures a protein called troponin could dramatically improve the ability to predict heart attacks and strokes years before they...
How your mouth could be killing your heart
The mouth is often described as a window to overall health – and for good reason. A growing body of research reveals a significant...
Fit and healthy at 45, he looked into a mild symptom. It might have...
Scott Daley started feeling tingling sensations in his arm while playing soccer with his recreation team.
At first, he wasn't that worried about it. After...