Heart Health

Early MR scans can detect this heart problem in many people

In almost 10% of heart attacks, no obvious cause in the coronary artery can be found. Some of the patients are diagnosed with the broken-heart...

Some cancer survivors may have heart disease risk after hormone therapy

Hormone therapies used to treat breast and prostate cancers can raise the risk for a heart attack and stroke, according to a new scientific...

This depression drug could also prevent heart disease

In a new study from the Texas A&M University, researchers found that the antidepression drug duloxetine could be beneficial to patients with both depression...

Higher pulse pressure in smokers may signal heart disease risk

Consistent cigarette smoking has a small but significant effect on pulse pressure, according to research that suggests a possible new link between smoking and...

Testosterone therapy cannot boost artery health in older men

Testosterone therapy may boost hormone levels in older men, but it won't help their arteries work better, new research shows. The study, published Monday in...

This simple foot test can detect heart rhythm disorder in diabetes

In a new study from the European University of Cyprus, researchers found that atrial fibrillation can be detected during annual foot assessments in patients...

The upside of a heart attack: It could protect your kidneys—temporarily

In a new study from Vanderbilt University, researchers examined the effects of a heart attack on kidney function and made an unexpected discovery: Heart...

This vitamin may hide heart attacks if you use it too much

More and more older people are turning to vitamin biotin to fortify their aging skin, hair, and nails. It hasn’t been clear, though, how...

Drinking this beverage too much may lead to heart failure

In a new study from St Thomas' Hospital, researchers found that heavy energy drink consumption may be linked to heart failure. They treated a 21-year-old,...

Common blood pressure drugs may harm your heart health

Nearly six million Americans have heart failure, a leading driver of health care costs in the United States. Heart failure occurs when the heart cannot...