AI can help detect rheumatic heart disease
A groundbreaking study led by researchers at Children's National Hospital has demonstrated the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to detect rheumatic heart disease (RHD)...
Tiny earbuds can monitor heart health in real-time
A revolutionary study spearheaded by Ph.D. student Metin Yarici at Imperial College London's Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering has brought us closer to...
Changing blood pressure numbers is sign of heart disease
Blood pressure is essentially the force that your blood exerts on the walls of your arteries as it circulates through your body. Think of...
1 in 5 people with hypertension takes drugs that harm blood pressure health
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common health issue. Having it increases your risk of heart disease, strokes, and problems with...
Tiny, focused shocks can help patients overcome heart arrhythmia
Joe McKown is an avid amateur athlete who has competed in scores of triathlons over the years. Swimming, biking, running, he thrived on challenging...
Red meat is link to heart disease and diabetes, study finds
We all know how much a juicy steak or a sizzling bacon strip can make our mouths water. But, a sizeable research project from...
Mental health screening may help detect heart disease risk
A recent study highlights the efficacy of psychological distress screening as a means to assess a patient's risk for cardiovascular disease.
This method, which utilizes...
Education has long-term benefit on heart health
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine have revealed a significant connection between formal education...
Simple blood test can accurately detect heart disease
In a groundbreaking development, scientists at Uppsala University have created a powerful tool that can detect signs of heart disease with exceptional accuracy through...
Many women have undiagnosed heart failure, study finds
Heart failure is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Early diagnosis and treatment can significantly improve patients' quality of life and increase...