Heart Health

Eating 20g of nuts a day may help prevent heart disease, cancer

A recent study from Imperial College London and elsewhere found that people who eat at least 20g of nuts a day have lower risks...

What are the chances of surviving a cardiac arrest? Why Damar Hamlin is defying...

Damar Hamlin, a 24-year-old NFL player, suffered cardiac arrest after making a tackle for the Buffalo Bills as millions of people watched on television Monday night.

Scientists find a drug preventing sudden cardiac death without severe side effects

A recent study from King’s College London found a drug OCT2013 could prevent sudden cardiac death as effectively as the drug lidocaine but without...

Yale study finds surprising risk factors of heart attacks in women

In a study from Yale University, scientists found which risk factors are more likely to trigger a heart attack for men and women 55...

This simple habit may reduce risks of type 2 diabetes, heart disease

In a study from the Turku PET Centre and the UKK Institute in Finland, scientists found that reducing daily sedentary time can have a...

This common pain relief drug may increase risks of heart disease, stroke

Paracetamol was often suggested as a safer alternative to another class of painkillers called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). A recent study from the University of...

Vitamin E can prevent muscle damage after heart attack

A recent study from the Baker Institute found vitamin E could be used to save muscle from dying during a heart attack. The finding showed...

Scientists find new way to accurately monitor heart failure 24/7

In a study from Florida Atlantic University, scientists designed a novel wearable belt with sensors that accurately monitors heart failure 24/7. Heart failure is a...

About 1 in 100 heart disease deaths linked to extreme hot and cold weather

In a study from the University of Maryland and elsewhere, scientists found exposure to extremely hot or cold temperatures increases a heart disease patient's...

This drug combo may prevent heart disease, stroke

In a recent study from the Tehran University of Medical Sciences, scientists found a cheap drug combo of four common drugs could help prevent...