Heart Health

Heart attacks can be infectious, study finds

A groundbreaking study by scientists in Finland and the UK suggests that heart attacks, also known as myocardial infarctions, may actually be caused by...

One cup of this vegetable a day could prevent heart disease

Heart disease is the number one cause of death around the world, taking nearly 18 million lives each year. While many things like poor diet,...

Worrying about money and food can age your heart faster

A new study has found that money problems and not having enough food are two of the biggest reasons why some people’s hearts age...

Study finds new therapy to treat heart failure

More than 64 million people around the world live with heart failure. In the United States alone, about 6.7 million people have this serious...

A simple pill could save millions from heart attacks and strokes

Heart disease is the number one cause of death all over the world. It can lead to dangerous health problems like heart attacks, strokes,...

The right way to sit during a heart attack could save your life

A heart attack can be very scary, both for the person who is having it and for those around them. But knowing what to...

Heart disease and depression share inflammation pathways

A major scientific project in Europe, called TO_AITION, has just finished in December 2025. The project aimed to understand why heart disease and depression...

Nicotine in all forms is toxic to the heart and blood vessels

For many years, people have linked heart disease mainly with smoking cigarettes. However, a major new expert report shows that the real danger is...

8 early warning signs of heart failure

Heart failure is a serious health problem. It means the heart is not able to pump blood as well as it should. This does not...

This skin disease may harm your heart

When most people hear the word “psoriasis,” they usually think of red, itchy, and flaky patches on the skin. These patches can be painful...