New study finds key gene linked to common heart disease
A major breakthrough in heart disease research has identified the gene TRIM63 as a significant cause of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), the most common inherited...
People with heart failure can safely drink fluids, study finds
For years, people with heart failure have been told to limit how much they drink each day—often no more than 1.5 liters—to avoid fluid...
New injectable therapy could protect the heart after a heart attack
Scientists from Northwestern University and the University of California San Diego have created a powerful new injectable treatment that could prevent heart failure after...
The right body position during a heart attack could save a life
A heart attack is one of the scariest medical emergencies someone can face. It can come on suddenly and feel overwhelming—not just for the...
Early warning signs of heart failure you should know
Heart failure is a serious health problem where the heart has trouble pumping blood properly around the body. Many people hear the term "heart...
These vitamins can help keep your heart healthy
Taking care of your heart is one of the most important things you can do to stay healthy. Your heart works all day, every...
Probiotics may help lower heart disease risk, study finds
Researchers at Griffith University in Australia recently looked at how probiotics might help reduce the risk of heart disease. Probiotics are good bacteria that...
Fatty liver disease can increase heart disease risk, especially in slim people
Researchers at the University of Michigan have made a surprising discovery: people who have non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and a normal body weight...
Tiny plastics found in neck arteries may increase stroke risk
Tiny plastic particles, too small to see with the naked eye, have been found in the neck arteries of people who’ve suffered strokes or...
Drinking coffee this way reduce risks of heart disease, stroke
Good news for coffee lovers: a new study from Semmelweis University suggests that drinking up to three cups of coffee a day could lower...