Sitting too long may harm your heart, even if you exercise
We all know exercise is good for the heart, but new research shows that sitting for too long can still be harmful—even for people...
Heart attack vs. heart failure: What are the differences?
Heart attack and heart failure are two serious heart conditions that are often confused because they both involve the heart and can be life-threatening.
However,...
Thyroid hormone therapy may increase risk of heart death
A study from the University of Michigan has found that the intensity of thyroid hormone treatment may be linked to an increased risk of...
Blood pressure drug may raise risk of sudden cardiac arrest
A recent study has found that a medication commonly used to treat high blood pressure could increase the risk of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA)....
New technology provides safer and more effective treatment for blood vessel diseases
Each year, millions of catheters are used worldwide to treat vascular diseases, including heart problems and artery blockages.
However, one common challenge during these procedures...
Deaths from obesity-linked heart disease tripled over two decades
A recent study has revealed that the number of deaths from heart disease linked to obesity has nearly tripled between 1999 and 2020.
This research,...
Common cholesterol-lowering drugs may cause kidney problems, study finds
Statins are widely used medications to lower high cholesterol, and many people rely on rosuvastatin, a popular drug in this class.
While statins are effective...
10-minute light exercise after 1-hour sitting can lower blood pressure
A new study reveals that spending too much time sitting still during childhood and adolescence can raise blood pressure as young people grow into...
Why soy protein could prevent heart failure naturally
Researchers at Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine have discovered a potential way to slow the progression of heart failure by using a protein...
How trans fats and a lesser-known fat contribute to heart disease
While cholesterol has long been the focus of heart health campaigns, new research reveals that another type of fat, called sphingolipids, also plays a...