Popular Painkillers May Carry Hidden Risks for the Heart, Kidneys, Weight, and Sleep
Painkillers are among the most commonly used medicines in the world.
Millions of people take them every day to ease headaches, back pain, arthritis, injuries,...
7 Early Warning Signs Your Arteries May Be Clogged
Many people think heart disease appears suddenly, but in reality it often develops slowly over many years.
One of the most common causes of heart...
Long-Term Depression Drug Use May Raise Risk of Sudden Heart Death
Sudden cardiac death is one of the most serious heart-related emergencies. It happens when the heart suddenly stops beating properly, often without much warning.
In...
EMT instructor’s fake chest pain becomes real cardiac arrest. The class uses CPR and...
The EMT Fundamentals class at Fox Valley Technical College was winding down when lead instructor Traci Blondeau asked fellow instructor Karl Arps to act...
AI May Predict Heart and Kidney Disease from Eye Scans
Eye exams are becoming much more powerful than many people realize. Modern eye clinics now use advanced imaging technology that allows doctors to look...
Not All Women with Heart Rhythm Disease Face Higher Stroke Risk
For many years, doctors have believed that women with atrial fibrillation, often called AFib, automatically face a higher risk of stroke than men.
This belief...
A Simple Sitting Position May Help You Survive in a Heart Attack
A heart attack is one of the most serious medical emergencies a person can experience. It often happens without warning and can quickly become...
Popular Sugar Substitute May Cause Brain and Heart Diseases
A sweetener that many people use instead of sugar may not be as harmless as it seems.
New research suggests that erythritol, a popular ingredient...
Top Blood Pressure Number Matters Most for Heart Health
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world. Millions of people live with it every day, often without...
Study Finds a Big Hidden Cause of Heart Attacks and Strokes
Atherosclerosis is a common condition that affects millions of people around the world and is one of the leading causes of heart attacks and...