Triathlete’s heart stopped at the start of a half Ironman
At 47, Mark Allen was in the best shape of his life. He was well on his way to his goal of competing in...
Why long COVID after mild infection could cause heart problems
Scientists from University Hospital Frankfurt found that persistent heart inflammation might explain heart symptoms in long COVID after mild SARS-CoV-2 infection.
After recovering from a...
Earlier type 2 diabetes linked to higher risks of heart disease, death
In a study from Inha University, scientists found that men and women who are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes aged 40 or younger are...
Heart inflammation after COVID-19 vaccines remains rare, study shows
In a Hadassah Ein Karem Medical Center study, scientists found that the risk of developing myocarditis among males ages 16 to 19 years was...
Scientists closer to treating heart disease in people with diabetes
Scientists from the University of Otago are closer to preventing immature death and improving the overall health of people with diabetes.
More than 60% of...
Diabetes drugs may benefit lots of people with heart failure
In a study from Brigham and Women's Hospital, scientists found that drugs originally developed to treat type 2 diabetes may benefit a wide range...
Protein in blood is sign of heart damage after surgery
Scientists from Linköping University in Sweden found after being anesthetized and undergoing major surgery, up to one in five patients have increased levels of...
How to use physical activity to lower heart failure risk
Scientists from the University of Glasgow found that engaging in moderate or vigorous physical activity may lower the risk of developing heart failure.
They did...
Vitamin D and estrogen may help prevent heart disease, diabetes, stroke
Vitamin D and estrogen have already shown well-documented results in improving bone health in women.
In a study from China, scientists found that this same...
Dementia risk may be higher if an upper heart chamber is abnormal
In a study from Johns Hopkins University, scientists found structural or functional abnormalities within the heart's left atrium, with or without symptoms, may increase...