Air pollution linked to heart attack risk in nonsmokers
A study presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress 2022 in Barcelona, Spain, has uncovered a concerning link between air pollution and heart...
Kidney problems linked to heart failure, study finds
In recent health news, a study published on November 27 in ESC Heart Failure has uncovered a significant connection between the health of our...
Common drugs for high cholesterol may harm kidney health
Cholesterol is a type of fat in our blood. When it's too high, it can lead to heart problems. To combat this, doctors often...
The wake-up call: how alarms affect your heart health
Imagine this: your alarm clock goes off early in the morning, jolting you awake. Annoying, right?
But did you know this sudden wake-up could also...
Heart failure can cause chronic kidney disease, study finds
A recent study has shed light on the link between heart failure and chronic kidney disease (CKD).
Published on December 11 in PLOS ONE, this...
New ECGI vest may prevent sudden cardiac death
University College London (UCL) researchers have developed a groundbreaking electrocardiographic imaging (ECGI) vest, potentially revolutionizing how heart health is monitored and sudden cardiac death...
Home blood pressure monitoring more reliable than clinical monitoring
Blood pressure management is crucial for preventing severe health issues like heart attacks, strokes, and kidney damage.
A recent study by investigators at Kaiser Permanente...
50% of people with this heart problem dying of heart attack, stroke
Recent research has highlighted a notable decrease in stroke and heart attack-related deaths among patients with Atrial Fibrillation (AF), one of the UK's most...
Menopause and heart health – 4 tips for a healthy heart while your body...
Medical experts note that hormone and body composition changes during the transition to menopause can increase the risk of developing heart disease after menopause.
The...
This diabetes drug may improve heart and blood vessel health in aging
Aging comes with its own set of health issues, and one of the most serious ones is the hardening and declining function of blood...