Best blood thinner drug for people with irregular heart rate
People with the irregular heart rate condition atrial fibrillation often use blood thinners to help prevent a stroke.
In a new study, researchers found that...
What you should know about blood types and blood clot risk
In a new study, researchers found that people with blood types A and B may have higher risks for developing dangerous blood clots compared...
Statin and blood pressure drug combos may help reduce dementia risk
In a new study, researchers found that specific combinations of statins and high blood pressure drugs may also reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
This...
Changing the way we view women’s heart attack symptoms
Heart attacks are misdiagnosed more often in young women than in men, and one key way to change that, researchers say, is to think...
Traffic noise may increase your high blood pressure, diabetes risks
Navigating through congested road traffic is enough to make even the most laid-back people lose their cool.
As it turns out, just the sound of...
Statin drugs may protect you from both heart disease and colon cancer
In a new study, researchers found common statins may provide anti-cancer benefits to patients.
The research was conducted by a team at Duke University.
About 40...
Trust your gut on plant-based diets for heart health
In a new study, researchers found that reducing animal product intake and following a primarily plant-based diet can decrease your risk of heart disease...
A weak heart also damages your brain
If the heart pumps too little blood into the body, the brain is usually not adequately supplied with oxygen.
Until now, however, it was unclear...
Sleep should be added as measure of heart health
Adding sleep to seven established metrics could create a stronger tool for predicting heart disease risk among middle-aged and older adults, new research shows.
The...
Popular weight loss diet may bring risks to your heart health
The ketogenic diet might seem counterintuitive to good heart health.
After all, it’s a low-carb, high-fat diet rich in meats, eggs, nuts and dairy. Fruits,...