Temperature and pollution linked to more deaths in heart disease
A new study from the University of Pennsylvania found extreme heat accounted for about 600-700 additional deaths from cardiovascular disease annually over a decade-long...
Money problem could increase death risk after heart attack
A new study from Yale University found among older people who have been hospitalized for a heart attack, severe financial strain—having too little money...
Your voice could predict your heart disease risk
A new study from Mayo Clinic found an artificial intelligence (AI)-based computer algorithm accurately predicted a person's likelihood of suffering heart problems related to...
Lower-protein diet may reduce your risk of heart disease
A new study from Penn State found that diets with reduced sulfur amino acids — which occur in protein-rich foods, such as meats, dairy,...
Light alcohol drinking cannot benefit your heart health, MIT and Harvard study finds
A new study from MIT and Harvard found that alcohol intake at all levels was linked to higher risks of heart disease.
The study was...
Causes of heart rhythm disorders you need to know
An arrhythmia, or irregular heartbeat, is a problem with the rate or rhythm of your heartbeat.
Your heart may beat too quickly, too slowly, or...
What are heart valve diseases?
Heart valve diseases are problems affecting one or more of the four valves in the heart.
Heart valves open and shut with each heartbeat to...
With a heart attack and stroke behind him, pilot plans transcontinental adventure
Since he was a teenager living in England, Romi Singh devoted his life to airplanes and flying.
At 16, he became a glider pilot with...
Best statins to reduce heart disease in people with diabetes
A new study from the University of Manchester found three commonly prescribed statins are best placed to lower all the "bad" types of cholesterol...
Second opinion helped health-conscious nurse practitioner finally recover after heart event at 34
As a nurse practitioner who is passionate about helping patients make better lifestyle choices, Ashley Breaux admits she may be a bit more anxious...