Long-term use of depression drugs may raise risk of deadly heart problem
Sudden cardiac death (SCD) happens when the heart suddenly stops beating. It’s a tragic and unexpected event that often comes with no warning.
In younger...
This mineral can help clear artery plaques and protect your heart
Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the world. One of the main reasons is a condition called atherosclerosis.
This happens when...
1 in 5 older adults develop infections after heart surgery
A new set of studies led by Michigan Medicine reveals that one in five older adults who undergo heart surgery develop an infection within...
A cup of this vegetable a day could protect your heart, new study finds
Heart disease is the number one cause of death around the world, claiming nearly 18 million lives every year.
Many things can increase the risk...
Study shows moderate alcohol might lower heart risk—but there’s a catch
Researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital have found something interesting about how small to moderate amounts of alcohol might help protect the heart.
Their study, published...
New procedure could treat high blood pressure effectively
High blood pressure is becoming more common around the world. Many people try to control it by eating healthy, exercising, or taking medicine.
But even...
Lingering pain after a heart attack can be as dangerous as smoking, study finds
Ongoing pain one year after a heart attack could be just as harmful as smoking or having diabetes, according to a large new study...
Combining two diabetes drugs offers stronger protection for the heart and kidneys
A new study suggests that using two types of diabetes medications together may offer extra protection against heart and kidney disease.
The research, published in...
Early signs of heart disease every woman should know
Heart disease is often mistakenly viewed as primarily affecting men, but it’s actually the leading cause of death for women worldwide.
Understanding the early signs...
Sleep apnea treatment may protect the heart for some patients—but raise risks for others
A new study suggests that the most common treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)—the CPAP machine—may lower the risk of heart problems for certain...