Heavy smoking and smoke inhalation may make heart attacks more deadly
Scientists from Hospital Lariboisiere in France found that the risk of death or poor prognosis after a heart attack is more than 20-fold higher...
Good sleepers have lower risk of heart disease and stroke, study finds
Scientists from the French National Institute of Health and Medical Research found that 9 in 10 people do not get a good night's sleep.
They...
Drug combo treatment could cut death risk by 33% after a heart attack
In a study from The Mount Sinai Hospital, scientists found a three-drug medication known as a "polypill" is effective in cutting death risk by...
Diabetes strongly linked to heart valve disease, study finds
In a recent study, scientists from the University of Gothenburg found that people with diabetes display an increased risk of disease in left-sided heart...
Smoking is even more dangerous to the heart than previously thought
In a study from Herlev and Gentofte Hospital, scientists found smokers have weaker hearts than non-smokers.
It means that smokers have a smaller volume of...
Scientists find lifelong benefits of statin treatment for heart disease
Scientists from the Queen Mary University of London found stopping statin treatment early could substantially reduce lifetime protection against heart disease since a large...
Statins could lower cholesterol, but may raise diabetes risk
Scientists from the VA North Texas Health Care System found that for people with diabetes, statin initiation is linked to diabetes development.
They examined diabetes...
Statins is recommended for primary prevention of heart disease
Scientists from the Oregon Health & Science University found that people aged 40 to 75 years at high risk for heart disease should receive...
Exercise is key to halting progress from diabetes to heart disease
Scientists from the University of Otago found how exercise can reduce the chance of diabetes leading to heart disease.
The research identified that exercise triggers...
Medical marijuana for pain is linked to a slightly higher risk of heart problem
In a study from Gentofte University Hospital, scientists found people who use medical marijuana to treat chronic pain may have a slightly heightened risk...