Increased blood sugar levels linked to higher heart disease risk
When we talk about blood sugar, we are usually discussing diabetes.
But did you know that even if your blood sugar is a bit high...
How to treat a heart attack before it occurs
A healthy heart today might be able to fight off a severe injury in the future.
It sounds like something out of a sci-fi movie,...
What your eyes might tell about your heart health
A team from St George’s University, along with other experts, found something exciting in the human genome.
They discovered that there are 119 areas in...
New hope in treating heart failure and sleep apnea
Heart failure and sleep apnea are big health problems.
If you have heart failure, your heart can't pump blood as it should. Sleep apnea makes...
Scientists find tiny plastic pieces our heart tissues
Microplastics, tiny plastic pieces smaller than 5 millimeters, are found just about everywhere - from our food and drink to the very air we...
Air pollution can make heart problems worse, study finds
When you breathe dirty air, it's not just bad for your lungs; it can also harm your heart. A recent study found that, over...
Walking 500 more steps can cut heart disease risk in older people
In a recent preliminary study to be presented at the American Heart Association's upcoming meeting, researchers have discovered that walking an extra 500 steps...
Salty-tasting water turned out to be a warning sign
Donnese Tyler's schedule was chock-full.
With a husband, two sons, a demanding job in contracts management and a reluctance to say no to anyone, she...
This heart attack protein linked to high death risk, even without heart disease
A recent study published in the journal Heart suggests that a high level of troponin, a protein typically used to determine the likelihood of...
Heart disease linked to rise in Alzheimer’s protein, study finds
Recent research indicates that heart disease might be a significant factor in early brain dysfunction, which can potentially lead to dementia.
Moreover, heart disease can...