Heart Health

EMS training on key skills improves heart attack survival

A nationwide study has found that emergency medical services (EMS) agencies that adopt several critical best practices have higher survival rates among heart attack...

Omega-3 supplements: A new hope for lowering high cholesterol

Fish oil supplements, packed with omega-3 fatty acids, are already a multi-billion dollar industry. About 2 out of every 25 people in the U.S. and...

Scientists uncover gender bias in heart failure diagnosis for women with Type 2 Diabetes

A recent study by MedUni Vienna has uncovered a significant issue in diagnosing heart failure in women with type 2 diabetes (T2D). The research, published...

This skin problem is linked to heart disease

Researchers from The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University have identified a potential causal relationship between psoriasis, a common skin condition, and various forms...

This drug reduces obesity and improves heart function

In a recent study from Johns Hopkins Medicine, researchers have identified potential new uses for a drug initially developed for Alzheimer’s disease, schizophrenia, and...

These common diabetes drugs may harm heart health, study finds

Researchers from Northwestern University have uncovered significant cardiovascular risks associated with two drugs frequently used to treat Type 2 diabetes after the initial medication,...

Scientists find link between thyroid treatment and heart disease risk

Researchers at the University of Michigan have discovered that the intensity of thyroid hormone treatment may be linked to an increased risk of heart-related...

This drug could treat heart attack-induced cardiac arrest

Researchers from King’s College London have developed a groundbreaking drug, OCT2013, that could potentially transform the way sudden cardiac deaths from heart attacks are...

Research shows a big cause of heart failure in men

Researchers at the University of Virginia have made a groundbreaking discovery that could explain why men tend to have shorter lifespans compared to women. The...

Natural vasodilators could help manage blood pressure

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It increases the risk of serious health problems like heart...