Heart Health

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...

These diets help women with diabetes cut heart attack, stroke risk

Eating patterns similar to the Mediterranean diet and the blood pressure-lowering DASH may help older women with Type 2 diabetes ward off heart attacks,...

This all-in-one pill could reduce blood pressure, cholesterol levels

In a new study, researchers found a single pill containing low doses of three medications to treat high blood pressure and one to lower...

Hidden warnings of sudden cardiac arrest

The most common cause of sudden cardiac death is an abnormal heart rhythm that causes the heart to immediately stop pumping. Sudden cardiac arrest is...

Opioid abuse linked to dangerous heart infection

In a new study, researchers found an alarming number of people in the U.S. are developing infections of either the heart’s inner lining or...

One daily combo pill may help lower blood pressure, heart disease risk

In a new study, researchers found taking one daily pill that combined medications to treat high blood pressure and high cholesterol lowered heart disease...

Daily aspirin may benefit many people without heart disease

In a new study, researchers found the benefits of aspirin may outweigh the risks for many patients without heart disease. Such patients could be identified...