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...
Diet change is more important for heart health, study finds
Lifestyle changes are known to reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
Scientists from the University of California, San Francisco found that for people...
Artificial sweeteners in foods may be linked to heart disease
In a study from French National Institute for Health and Medical Research, scientists suggest a possible link between higher intake of artificial sweeteners and...
Triathlete’s heart stopped at the start of a half Ironman
At 47, Mark Allen was in the best shape of his life. He was well on his way to his goal of competing in...
Why long COVID after mild infection could cause heart problems
Scientists from University Hospital Frankfurt found that persistent heart inflammation might explain heart symptoms in long COVID after mild SARS-CoV-2 infection.
After recovering from a...