Silent warning signs of blocked heart arteries you should know
Blocked arteries in the heart, known as coronary artery disease, happen when the blood vessels that supply oxygen and nutrients to the heart become...
Alone during a heart attack? The life-saving steps everyone must know
Imagine being alone when a sudden, heavy pain strikes your chest. The pain may spread to your arm, shoulder, back, neck, or jaw. You...
High-fiber diet may cut risk of heart disease in night shift workers
Working at night keeps hospitals running, factories open, and essential services available around the clock.
However, the human body is naturally designed to be awake...
A simple heart test could prevent sudden death in those under age 35
Sudden cardiac death in young people is rare but deeply shocking because it often strikes without warning.
Many victims appear healthy and may not even...
Why silencing bacteria can cause danger in heart infections
For many years, scientists believed that stopping bacteria from communicating with each other could help treat infections.
The idea seemed simple: if bacteria cannot “talk,”...
AI smart t‑shirt could detect hidden heart disease early
A new invention from scientists at Imperial College London could change the way heart diseases are detected in everyday life.
Researchers are developing a smart...
Why less artery plaque does not mean lower heart risk for women
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women around the world. For many years, people believed that women were...
Why checking blood pressure at home could save your heart
Monitoring your blood pressure at home is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your health if you have hypertension,...
A common childhood virus returns later in life — and may trigger heart attacks...
Shingles is a painful illness that many people recognize because of the burning rash it causes on the skin. It is caused by the...
One cup of this simple vegetable a day could protect your heart
Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, taking nearly 18 million lives each year. Many factors can raise the risk, such as...