A woman’s heart attack causes, symptoms differ from a man’s
Scientists from the American Heart Association suggest a woman's heart attack may have different underlying causes, symptoms and outcomes compared to men.
The research is...
Heart attacks—different signs for men, women
A heart attack, also known as a myocardial infarction, happens when the flow of blood that brings oxygen to a part of your heart muscle suddenly...
New study shows a big cause of heart failure
Scientists from Johns Hopkins Medicine found evidence that excess sugars could well be a cause, not merely a consequence or marker of heart failure.
They...
High-dose vitamin D does not reduce risks for heart disease, cancer
Scientists from the University of Eastern Finland found that taking a much higher dose of vitamin D than recommended for five years did not...
Anxiety in women may mask heart disease symptoms
Scientists from the University of Quebec found that women with an anxiety disorder may have less blood going to their hearts when exercising.
In women...
An avocado a day may help keep bad cholesterol at bay
Scientists from Pennsylvania State University found that eating one avocado a day as part of a heart-healthy, cholesterol-lowering moderate-fat diet can help improve bad...
Dental care could boost health in people with diabetes or heart disease
In a recent study from Mayo Clinic, scientists found that dental care could reduce the risk of hospitalization in people with diabetes or heart...
At 15, she knew heart disease lurked in her genes. At 37, it caught...
When a medical technician demonstrating to a high school class how to check blood pressure asked for a volunteer, 15-year-old Katie Moegenberg got the...
More young Americans die from heart failure, study finds
Scientists from Duke University found a growing number of younger American adults are dying of heart failure.
The research is published in JAMA Cardiology and...
Eating cranberries everyday can improve your heart health
In a recent study from King’s College London, researchers found daily eating cranberries for one-month improved heart function in healthy men.
Low consumption of fruits...