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...
Why morning heart attacks are worse
Researchers at UTHealth Houston have uncovered why heart attacks that happen in the morning are often more dangerous than those that occur later in...
Popular cholesterol drug linked to kidney disease risks
Many people around the world take medications to lower their cholesterol and protect their hearts. Cholesterol is a fatty substance in the blood.
While our...