New wireless pacemaker could protect heart health
A dual-chamber wireless pacemaker has shown reliable performance over three months, according to an international clinical trial led by researchers from Weill Cornell Medicine...
This blood pressure trend in the elderly shows early death risk
Normally, people's blood pressure goes up from childhood until middle age. However, scientists have not been as sure about what happens to blood pressure...
Eating vegetables full of this nutrient can lower heart disease risk
Nitrate is known to provide several health benefits, such as reducing blood pressure and protecting blood vessels. Foods rich in nitrate include beetroots and...
Common causes of peripheral artery disease: what you need to know
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a condition where the arteries, particularly those in the legs, become narrowed or blocked due to a build-up of...
People with leg artery disease have higher risk of amputation
People in their 50s with severely narrowed leg arteries face a high risk of major amputations even after emergency surgery to restore blood flow,...
What young adults can do right now to prevent heart attacks and strokes
Clogged arteries – which can lead to heart attacks and strokes – can begin to develop in young adulthood.
But a new study suggests it...
Understanding treatments for congestive heart failure
Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a condition where the heart can't pump blood as well as it should. This can cause symptoms like shortness...
Research shows hidden connection between coughing and heart failure
When people think about heart health, they often imagine symptoms like chest pain or shortness of breath. However, something as unexpected as a persistent...
Wearable devices may cause anxiety in people with this heart problem
Wearable devices like smartwatches are marketed as tools to help people monitor their health and quickly address any symptoms.
For those with atrial fibrillation (Afib),...
Where do food cravings come from – and can we stop them?
For some people, it's chocolate. For others, pizza. Or perhaps it's Chinese food, cheeseburgers or fries.
Most people experience food cravings of some type. But...