After a lifetime of being blue, heart surgery restores color to woman’s life
Patti Allbritton was born a little blue.
She wasn't particularly sad – it wasn't that kind of blue. She was born with a rare congenital...
Statins provide new hope for people with irregular heartbeat to prevent stroke
Atrial fibrillation is the most common irregular heartbeat problem, affecting over 40 million people around the world.
If you have it, you are five times...
Five major risk factors linked to over half of heart diseases globally
Heart-related problems like heart attacks and strokes are a big deal globally, causing about one-third of all deaths.
The scary part is these problems often...
AI can speed up heart failure diagnosis, study finds
Scientists from the University of Glasgow, along with the National Health Service (NHS) in the UK and a big medicine company called AstraZeneca, have...
A handful of nuts a day keeps the heart doctor away
The Good News: Nuts for Heart Health
You've probably heard that an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but did you know a handful...
Fitness can lower your risk of heart disease and strokes
Could a good treadmill session not only keep you fit but also protect your heart? A recent study involving over 15,000 people says yes.
The...
Scientists updated guidelines for heart failure treatment
The Importance of New Guidelines
Heart failure affects millions of people worldwide, and medical experts are always looking for ways to treat it more effectively.
When...
A simple protein could change how we treat heart disease
A Battle We're Still Fighting
Heart disease is the number one killer in the U.S. Despite many efforts to combat it, the disease remains a...
Scientists find new drug to treat heart failure
Wegovy, a popular weight-loss drug, might just be a life-changer for people struggling with a specific type of heart failure.
A study has shown that...
Scientists clarify early warning signs of sudden cardiac arrest
A Breakthrough in Cardiac Arrest Prediction
Researchers from the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai have made a significant discovery that could change the way we...