Aspirin is linked to increased risk of heart failure
In a study from the University of Freiburg, scientists found aspirin use is linked to a 26% raised risk of heart failure in people...
Health conditions a dentist might find that have nothing to do with your teeth
A visit to the dentist's office could provide a glimpse into your heart and brain health.
More than an estimated 100 diseases can show symptoms...
What is heart failure?
Heart failure – one of the conditions former first lady Barbara Bush has been diagnosed with – is a fairly common condition, especially among...
Thyroid hormone treatment may make heart disease more deadly
In a study from the University of Michigan, scientists found that thyroid hormone treatment intensity is linked to an increased risk of heart death.
One...
After heart valve surgery and heart attack, he came back to ‘finish the run’
At 13, Chad Lorenz's life revolved around sports. There was flag football in the fall, basketball and ice hockey in the winter, and track...
Is caffeine a friend or foe?
Caffeine jump-starts your day and puts a bounce in your step.
It can help you focus, improve your mood and maybe even help you live...
Blueberries could lower heart disease risk in some older women
In a study from Colorado State University, scientists found that eating blueberries can lower the risk of heart disease in older women with high...
What happens inside artery plaque to trigger strokes
Heart attacks and strokes are leading causes of death in the United States, but scientists are still working to understand one of their primary...
Scientists find a new cause of heart disease
Scientists from The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University found a possible causal link between psoriasis and heart disease.
They examined the potential causal link...
When her smartwatch indicated she might be in AFib, she thought it was a...
Megan Buchholz groggily read the notification from her smartwatch.
Its vibration had roused her out of a deep sleep.
At 3 a.m. on a Monday this...