People with coronary heart disease should receive this drug instead of aspirin
In a study by Cardiocentro Ticino Foundation, scientists found that P2Y12 inhibitor lowers the disease risk compared with aspirin alone in people with coronary...
Heart disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes share this common cause
In a study from Uppsala University, scientists found that deep belly fat is a major risk factor for diabetes and heart disease.
They found that...
Two common blood pressure drugs could effectively prevent heart disease
In a recent study from Geisinger Medical Center, scientists found people who are just beginning treatment for high blood pressure can benefit equally from...
Artificial sweeteners linked to risks of weight gain, heart disease
In a study from the University of Manitoba, scientists found artificial sweeteners may be linked to long-term weight gain and increased risk of obesity,...
How to understand heart inflammation
Inflammation is your body’s response to infection or injury. Ongoing inflammation can cause many serious health problems.
When it affects your heart muscle, it’s called...
Light alcohol drinking cannot improve your heart health
In a recent study from MIT and Harvard, scientists found that alcohol intake at all levels was linked to higher risks of heart disease.
The...
This study shows an important cause of heart disease
In a study from the University of South Australia, scientists found that when you’re down on this essential nutrient, it’s not only your bones...
Diet high in vitamin K may help reduce heart disease risk
Scientists from Edith Cowan University found that people who eat a diet rich in vitamin K have a much lower risk of atherosclerosis-related heart...
COVID-19 infection linked to irregular heartbeat
In a Duke University Medical Center study, scientists found new-onset atrial fibrillation (AFib) in 1 in 20 patients hospitalized with COVID-19.
AFib is a quivering...
An egg a day not linked to risk of heart disease, study finds
The controversy about whether eggs are good or bad for your heart health may be solved, and about one a day is fine.
In a...