New 3D heart model helps personalize treatment for irregular heartbeat
Atrial fibrillation is a common heart condition where the heart beats irregularly and doesn't pump blood properly. This can cause blood to pool and...
Can your tongue show signs of heart failure?
A new study from Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine has found a surprising way to help detect chronic heart failure—by looking at the bacteria...
Popular cholesterol drugs may have unexpected health risks
Statins are a group of medicines often used to lower high cholesterol levels. They help reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke.
One of...
New drug can lower dangerous blood fat linked to heart disease
High levels of triglycerides, a type of fat found in the blood, can raise the risk of heart disease, stroke, and other serious health...
Very high lipoprotein(a) levels linked to heart disease risk in women
A new long-term study by researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital has found that women with very high levels of lipoprotein(a)—a type of cholesterol...
How to calm heart palpitations quickly
Experiencing heart palpitations—when your heart suddenly feels like it’s racing, skipping beats, or fluttering—can be an alarming experience. While many palpitations are harmless, they...
Women may face higher heart failure risk from common blood pressure drugs
Beta-blockers are a type of medicine often used to treat high blood pressure. They are also used for other heart-related conditions.
But a new study...
New pill cuts dangerous blood fats without harming good cholesterol
When we eat too many calories—especially from sugar, fats, alcohol, or carbs—the body stores the extra energy as fat called triglycerides. These fats are...
High blood pressure may increase heart failure risk in cancer treatment
Anthracyclines are powerful chemotherapy drugs that have been used for over 30 years to treat many types of cancer, including lymphomas, leukemias, sarcomas, stomach...
Different types of depression linked to different heart and diabetes risks
Depression is more than just feeling sad. It is a serious health condition that affects millions of people around the world.
For years, scientists have...