COVID-19 infection linked to irregular heartbeat
In a Duke University Medical Center study, scientists found new-onset atrial fibrillation (AFib) in 1 in 20 patients hospitalized with COVID-19.
AFib is a quivering...
An egg a day not linked to risk of heart disease, study finds
The controversy about whether eggs are good or bad for your heart health may be solved, and about one a day is fine.
In a...
Diet change is more important for heart health, study finds
Lifestyle changes are known to reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
Scientists from the University of California, San Francisco found that for people...
Artificial sweeteners in foods may be linked to heart disease
In a study from French National Institute for Health and Medical Research, scientists suggest a possible link between higher intake of artificial sweeteners and...
Triathlete’s heart stopped at the start of a half Ironman
At 47, Mark Allen was in the best shape of his life. He was well on his way to his goal of competing in...
Why long COVID after mild infection could cause heart problems
Scientists from University Hospital Frankfurt found that persistent heart inflammation might explain heart symptoms in long COVID after mild SARS-CoV-2 infection.
After recovering from a...
Earlier type 2 diabetes linked to higher risks of heart disease, death
In a study from Inha University, scientists found that men and women who are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes aged 40 or younger are...
Heart inflammation after COVID-19 vaccines remains rare, study shows
In a Hadassah Ein Karem Medical Center study, scientists found that the risk of developing myocarditis among males ages 16 to 19 years was...
Scientists closer to treating heart disease in people with diabetes
Scientists from the University of Otago are closer to preventing immature death and improving the overall health of people with diabetes.
More than 60% of...
Diabetes drugs may benefit lots of people with heart failure
In a study from Brigham and Women's Hospital, scientists found that drugs originally developed to treat type 2 diabetes may benefit a wide range...