Heart Health

Scientists find how to accurately predict diabetes and pre-diabetes

In a study from Innotomy Consulting in India, scientists found that an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm, derived from the features of individual heartbeats recorded...

Mental health problems strongly linked to heart rate problem, high blood pressure

In a study from the University of South Australia, scientists found another reason why people should be paying more attention to mental health: It is...

COVID-19 infection may harm right side of your heart

In a recent study from the University of Glasgow, scientists found that the COVID-19 virus is linked to impaired function of the right side...

Grapes may help boost gut health, reduce blood cholesterol

Scientists from the University of California found evidence showing that eating grapes can increase gut biome diversity and also lower cholesterol levels in the...

100g of cranberries a day may keep heart disease away

In a study from King’s College London, scientists found daily eating cranberries for one-month improved heart function in healthy men. Low consumption of fruits and...

Once or twice daytime nap every week may lower risk of heart attack, stroke

Scientists from the University Hospital of Lausanne found that a daytime nap taken once or twice a week may lower the risk of having...

Migraine headaches linked to higher risks for heart disease, stroke

Scientists from Soonchunhyang University found that migraine headaches may raise the risks for heart disease and stroke, particularly in women. The research is published in...

Marijuana use linked to heart disease, study finds

In a recent study from Stanford Medicine, scientists found that people who use marijuana have an increased risk of heart disease and heart attack. They...

What parents can do to protect kids from heart disease

The consequences of heart disease often don't show up until someone is well into adulthood. Why should busy parents be thinking about it in their...

63 years ago, she had pioneering open-heart surgery at age 4

At Susan Mangini's checkup at age 2, the doctor subbing for her pediatrician asked about the girl's heart murmur. Mangini's mother was stunned. No one...