New way to detect heart rhythm problems after stroke
In a new study, researchers have developed a new method to detect irregular heartbeats after stroke.
The new method outperformed the approach that’s currently used...
This omega-6 fatty acid may help prevent heart disease
In a new study, researchers found an omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid has the potential to help fight heart disease.
This omega-6 fatty acid is dihomo-gamma-linolenic...
Drugs for common heart problem may increase risk of falls
In a new study, researchers found that medications used for treating a common heart rhythm disorder atrial fibrillation may raise the risk of falls.
For...
Paleo diet may be linked to heart disease
In a new study, researchers found people who follow the paleo diet have twice the amount of a key blood biomarker linked closely to...
Exercise caution outdoors in the summer heat
The higher the red line creeps up the thermometer gauge, the more red flags for outdoor exercise.
Summer temperatures shouldn't stop you from jogging, hiking...
Your zip code may determine how many statin drugs you use
In a new study, researchers found geographic region is the strongest factor related to intensive statin use after a heart attack.
This means large statin...
Here’s how many years you could gain by keeping heart disease at bay
Heart disease is the nation's No. 1 cause of death, killing about 650,000 people every year.
Life expectancy is cut short by the disease and...
Half of U.S. adults need to monitor blood pressure at home
In a new study, researchers found that half of U.S. adults should monitor blood pressure at home.
This is because blood pressure measured in the...
Where there’s wildfire smoke, there may be heart problems
When the Tubbs Fire swept through their neighborhood in Santa Rosa, California, in October 2017, there was little time for Richard Grundy and Jamei...
Antibiotic use linked to higher risk of heart attack, stroke
In a new study, researchers found that using antibiotics over a long period of time is linked to an increased risk of heart attack...