Recognizing warning signs of heart valve disease
Heart valve disease happens when one or more of the valves in your heart do not work the way they should.
Your heart has four...
How to quickly stop heart palpitations
Experiencing heart palpitations, where the heart suddenly feels like it’s racing, skipping beats, or fluttering, can be unsettling. While often harmless, palpitations can disrupt...
Big causes of heart rhythm problems you need to know
Heart rhythm problems, also called arrhythmias, happen when the electrical signals that control your heartbeat stop working properly.
This can make your heart beat too...
Engineers harness light to help heart cells beat stronger and healthier
Engineers at the University of California, Irvine have developed a breakthrough technology that uses light to stimulate heart cells in the lab.
The approach, reported...
Cocoa supplements may help reduce inflammation and improve heart health?
Many people wonder if taking cocoa supplements can help fight inflammation and prevent diseases that come with aging. A new study suggests the answer...
How to recognize a heart attack before it’s too late
A heart attack is a very serious health emergency.
It happens when blood flow to the heart is suddenly blocked, usually by a blood clot.
If...
Scientists find a big cause of deadly heart rhythm diseases
A group of scientists at The Ohio State University have made an exciting discovery that could help save lives.
They studied a small protein in...
This diabetes drug shows broad benefits for kidney and heart health
The largest and most comprehensive meta-analysis to date on glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists reveals significant benefits for kidney and cardiovascular outcomes, even in...
Beta blockers: Why are celebrities name-checking this drug
A little blue pill is creating a stir in Hollywood—and no, it's not Viagra.
It's propranolol, a beta blocker originally designed for heart conditions, that's...
Hidden belly fat may be speeding up your heart’s aging
New research shows that too much hidden belly fat—called visceral fat—can make your heart age faster.
This kind of fat surrounds your organs deep inside...