Vigorous exercise once or twice a week could boost heart health
In a new study, researchers found vigorous physical activity one or two times a week is linked to the lowest death rates in patients...
Exposure to pesticide may increase heart disease, stroke risk
In a new study, researchers found exposure to high levels of pesticides raised the risk of heart disease and stroke.
The findings emphasize the importance...
Why aren’t more stroke survivors getting statins?
People with a history of stroke are less likely than those with heart disease to get cholesterol-lowering statin drugs despite the benefits, a new...
Scientists find new way to treat snoring-related heart disease
In a new study, researchers found a brain chemical could be responsible for triggering heart disease and high blood pressure in people with the...
Vitamin D and fish oil may help prevent cancer death and heart attacks
In a new study, researchers found vitamin D and fish oil show promises in the prevention of cancer death and heart attacks.
The research was...
This number, not BMI, linked to heart disease in people with diabetes
In a new study, researchers found in people with diabetes, fat mass index, not body mass index (BMI), is linked to a higher risk...
Why some people have heart damage from cancer drugs
In a new study, researchers have unveiled clues into why some cancer patients develop a serious heart condition after chemotherapy.
They found that the heart...
Irregular heartbeat common and incurable, but controllable
One of the most common problems cardiologists handle is atrial fibrillation, also called AFib or AF.
AFib is an abnormal or irregular heartbeat that can...
Cheese may offset your blood vessel damage from salt
In a new study, researchers found that antioxidants naturally found in cheese may help protect blood vessels from damage from high salt in the...
New bathroom scale could benefit people with heart failure
“Good morning. Bill. Please. Step onto the scale. Touch the metal pads.” The device records an electrocardiogram from Bill’s fingers and - more importantly...