Heart Health

This sleep problem puts a strain on the heart

In two new studies, researchers found that patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) have higher immediate heart rate variability. In addition, the greater changes in...

A new drug for one of the leading causes of heart disease

Calcific aortic valve disease is not only the most common valve disease in the elderly, it's also the third leading cause of heart disease...

These common health problems can triple COVID-19 death risk

In a new study, researchers found that certain pre-existing health conditions may double or triple mortality risk for COVID-19. They confirmed that heart disease, high...

People with this heart problem may have lower risk of COVID-19

In a new study, researchers found that people born with a heart defect who developed COVID-19 symptoms had a low risk of moderate or...

This common drug may protect against heart attacks in a unique way

A heart attack is one of the main manifestations of heart disease and is the leading cause of death in the world. In Spain,...

Scientists find how to predict heart attack and stroke from belly fat

In a new study, researchers found that AI belly fat measures could predict heart attack and stroke effectively. They found an automated deep learning analysis...

This diet could lower the risk of having another heart attack

Heart disease is the main cause of death in developed countries. There is evidence that shows that factors related to lifestyle, such as diet, have...

This common drug may increase risk of heart disease

In a new study, researchers found that patients receiving low-dose steroids are at increased risk of heart disease. The research was conducted by a team...

Smog exposure linked to higher risk of cardiac arrest

Exposure to ozone, the main ingredient in smog – even at levels below federal safety standards – may increase the risk of going into...

Women have a higher risk for heart failure and heart attack death than men

In a new study, researchers found that women face a 20% increased risk of developing heart failure or dying within five years after their...