Scientists find a big hidden cause of heart rhythm disorders
Heart rhythm problems, known as arrhythmias, can be frightening, unpredictable, and sometimes life‑threatening. They happen when the electrical signals that control the heartbeat stop...
The key to preventing heart disease is in the gut
Heart disease is the number one cause of death around the world, killing nearly 20 million people each year.
While many people know that things...
Air pollution increases cardiac arrest risk, study shows
A new study conducted by the Politecnico di Milano in Lombardy has revealed alarming findings about the link between air pollution and cardiac arrest...
Why many older people stop taking cholesterol drug statins
Statins are common medications that help lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart disease.
Doctors frequently prescribe them because they are proven to...
This drug is a breakthrough for heart health in type 2 diabetes
A new international clinical trial has shown that the oral form of semaglutide, a medication already known for managing type 2 diabetes, can significantly...
What blood pressure number is best for heart health in older people?
High blood pressure is a common concern for older adults, but what level is best for maintaining heart health?
A recent study aimed to answer...
It’s safe to delay some heart stent procedures in a heart attack, study finds
When someone has a heart attack, doctors need to act fast. A heart attack happens when a coronary artery—one of the blood vessels supplying...
Childhood high blood pressure doubles in 20 years, putting millions at risk
A major global study has found that the number of children and teenagers with high blood pressure has nearly doubled between 2000 and 2020.
This...
These weight-loss drugs may protect the heart, study finds
Injectable weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic and Mounjaro may do more than help people shed pounds—they may also protect the heart.
A new study by...
Can cholesterol drug statins really help you live longer?
Statins are widely used medicines that help lower cholesterol and protect the heart. Many people wonder whether taking statins can actually help them live...