Heart Health

Scientists find new link between chronic kidney disease and heart disease

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a long-term condition where the kidneys do not function properly. The kidneys are responsible for filtering waste products from...

Severe COVID-19 increase heart disease risk

Severe COVID-19 refers to a more serious form of illness caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. While many people who contract COVID-19 experience mild or moderate...

These people more likely to have uncontrolled high blood pressure

A recent study from Rutgers University highlights the need to increase awareness about uncontrolled hypertension among older women and younger men.

Scientists find new way to treat the cause of sudden cardiac arrest

Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is when the heart suddenly stops working, usually because of a problem with its electrical system. This can happen to anyone...

Green Mediterranean diet may prevent heart disease

Heart disease is a serious health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It is often caused by a buildup of plaque in the...

Short sleep at night linked to doubled risk of dangerous artery disease

A new study at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden found that sleeping for less than five hours a night can increase the risk...

Statin drugs may reduce heart disease in people with common sleep apnea

Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder characterized by interruptions in breathing during sleep. It occurs when the muscles at the back of the throat...

Nuts and seeds are good for your heart health

A new study shows that eating nuts and seeds can lower the risk of heart disease. Researchers from the University of Oslo and the Karolinska...

COVID infection and vaccination are linked to a heart problem

Scientists at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center recently have confirmed a link between a heart problem called postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) and COVID-19. They have discovered...

How people with diabetes can cut heart disease risk by half

Type 2 diabetes is a serious condition that affects millions of people around the world. Unfortunately, those with diabetes are twice as likely to have...