Heart Health

How to treat enlarged heart naturally

Cardiomegaly is an enlarged heart, which is usually a sign of another condition. It is usually a sign of another condition such as a heart...

Many people cannot recognize heart attack in exercise. Can you do it?

In a new study from the University of Sydney, researchers found that almost half of over-35s were not confident in their ability to recognize...

Should you stop or keep taking your daily aspirin?

In a new study from the University of Tasmania, researchers found there is no clear evidence about the harm or benefit of either cessation...

Heart attack patients with this symptom have higher death risk

In a new study from Braga Hospital, researchers found just 76% of heart attack patients with dyspnoea (shortness of breath) or fatigue as their...

Women have higher death risk in heart emergency

A new study from Copenhagen University found women are less likely to receive lifesaving treatment for cardiogenic shock than men. The study was presented at...

How to eat less salt to protect your blood pressure and heart health

Chances are you consume too much sodium, which can cause high blood pressure. Putting away the saltshaker is never a bad idea, but the vast...

‘Good’ cholesterol could help treat sepsis, a life-threatening disease

A new study from the University of Kentucky found replenishing the body's high-density lipoprotein (HDL, ‘good’ cholesterol) could be an effective treatment for sepsis. The...

How high cholesterol can cause heart disease

Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that your body needs for good health, but in the right amounts. Unhealthy levels of cholesterol can lead to...

Jen Hale of Fox Sports lost her dad to heart disease. At 38, it...

Rodney Hale didn't want anyone to worry. He knew something was wrong with his heart. But if he told his wife and kids, they'd fear...

More people die from tears in this major heart artery, study finds

In a new study from the University of Toledo, researchers found the death rate for people who have a tear in a major artery...