Early warning signs of heart failure you should never ignore
Heart failure is a serious health condition, but it does not mean the heart has stopped. It means the heart is not pumping blood...
A cheap hospital drug may stop heart attacks before they start
For more than a century, heart attacks have been the leading cause of death in the United States. They happen when blood flow to...
Common blood pressure pill may carry a hidden heart risk
A new study from Europe has raised concern about a common medicine used by millions of people for high blood pressure.
Researchers found that when...
A handful of pecans a day could improve cholesterol and heart health
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in many countries, and doctors often stress that daily food choices play a major role in...
One simple pill could prevent heart attacks, strokes, heart failure
Heart disease is the number one cause of death around the world. Every year, millions of people suffer from heart attacks, strokes, and heart...
Silent warning signs of blocked heart arteries you should know
Blocked arteries in the heart, known as coronary artery disease, happen when the blood vessels that supply oxygen and nutrients to the heart become...
Alone during a heart attack? The life-saving steps everyone must know
Imagine being alone when a sudden, heavy pain strikes your chest. The pain may spread to your arm, shoulder, back, neck, or jaw. You...
High-fiber diet may cut risk of heart disease in night shift workers
Working at night keeps hospitals running, factories open, and essential services available around the clock.
However, the human body is naturally designed to be awake...
A simple heart test could prevent sudden death in those under age 35
Sudden cardiac death in young people is rare but deeply shocking because it often strikes without warning.
Many victims appear healthy and may not even...
Why silencing bacteria can cause danger in heart infections
For many years, scientists believed that stopping bacteria from communicating with each other could help treat infections.
The idea seemed simple: if bacteria cannot “talk,”...