Medical marijuana may raise risk of dangerous heart rhythm disease
Medical marijuana is becoming more popular for treating long-term pain caused by illnesses like cancer, arthritis, and nerve problems.
But a new study from Gentofte...
Mental health issues can damage heart attack recovery
After a heart attack, many people go through emotional struggles such as depression, anxiety, stress, or even post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
These mental health challenges...
Predictable music phrases could help control blood pressure, study finds
Music has long been known to move us emotionally, but new research shows it may also help regulate our bodies.
A study presented at the...
Goodbye cuffs? New light technology could transform blood pressure monitoring
Imagine checking your blood pressure as easily as glancing at a smartwatch—without the squeeze of a cuff. That future may be closer than we...
Study explains big cause of common heart failure
A new theory called the Adipokine Hypothesis explains how a common type of heart failure may begin.
This type is called heart failure with preserved...
Scientists find hidden cause of inflammation in heart disease
Scientists at New York University have discovered a surprising new role for platelets in heart disease.
Most people know platelets as tiny parts of our...
Study finds a surprising trigger of heart attacks
For a long time, scientists believed that heart attacks were mostly caused by blocked arteries due to bad cholesterol.
But a new study from researchers...
Heart attack patients: do you still need beta blockers? A cardiologist explains
As a cardiologist, I frequently meet patients who have stopped taking medicines that could keep them alive.
Often it’s because they’ve seen a dramatic headline...
Study finds a surprising trigger of heart attacks
For a long time, scientists believed that heart attacks were mostly caused by blocked arteries due to bad cholesterol.
But a new study from researchers...
Can manganese help clean arteries and prevent heart disease?
Heart disease is still the number one cause of death around the world. One of the main reasons people get heart disease is because...