This drug may prevent respiratory and heart damage in COVID-19
In a recent study published in PLOS ONE, researchers found a drug that can prevent the virus that causes COVID-19 from binding to human...
‘Silent’ high cholesterol problem often diagnosed too late and undertreated
In a new study from Imperial College London, researchers highlighted the late diagnoses and undertreatment of a genetic condition that causes cholesterol levels to...
Reducing your stroke risk from heart rhythm problem without blood thinners
Atrial fibrillation, also called AFib, is a condition in which the heart beats chaotically and rapidly. As many as 6 million people in the...
12-year-old calls 911 during dad’s heart attack
On a frigid morning this February, 44-year-old Renick Blosser set out on his typical Saturday routine. He grabbed a cup of coffee and took...
This antioxidant drug may help prevent heart attacks and strokes
In a new study from the University of Reading, researchers found an antioxidant drug reverses atherosclerosis and could be used to prevent heart attacks...
This cholesterol in body can accurately predict heart attack and stroke
In a new study from Johns Hopkins Medicine, researchers found that so-called "remnant cholesterol" (RC) provides an accurate stand-alone metric—just as doctors currently use...
Death related to irregular heart rhythm rising among younger adults
In a new study from Northwestern University, researchers found deaths related to atrial fibrillation appear to be on the rise, especially among younger adults.
Atrial...
This heart issue could double your risk of kidney failure
In a recent study published in BMJ Open, researchers found patients with gout are at increased risk of chronic kidney disease and kidney failure.
They...
Cannabis use linked to heart attack risk in these people
In a new study from Unity Health Toronto, researchers found adults younger than 45 years who reported recently using cannabis were 2 times more...
Stressed TV boss ignored the news from his body – a heart attack
Eric Olsen's energy was lacking. His mother thought he sounded tired on the phone. A work colleague noticed he didn't seem like himself.
Then he...