Heart Health

Commonly used antibiotics may harm your heart health

In a new study, researchers found users of fluoroquinolone antibiotics, such as Ciprofloxacin or Cipro, face a 2.4 times greater risk of aortic and...

Daytime napping in this way may lower your heart attack, stroke risk

In a new study, researchers found a daytime nap taken once or twice a week may lower the risk of having a heart attack...

Aspirin may not benefit healthy people over 70

In a new study, researchers found low-dose aspirin does not prolong disability-free survival of healthy people over 70, even in those at the highest...

Two common dietary supplements may protect against heart disease, stroke

In a recent study from West Virginia University, scientists found that some common dietary supplements may help protect people from heart disease and stroke. They...

Scientists find new way to treat heart failure

In a new study, researchers have developed a new heart pump to help people with heart failure. The new left ventricular assist device (LVAD) is...

Vegetarians and vegans have healthier heart, but higher stroke risk than meat eaters

In a new study, researchers found vegetarian (including vegan) and pescetarian diets may be linked to a lower risk of coronary heart disease than...

How this popular drug could help treat heart failure

In two new studies, researchers found how the heart drug sacubitril/valsartan could improve the structure and function of the failing heart. Treatment with sacubitril/valsartan, a...

So you think you can survive a heart attack? Nigel Lythgoe tells his story

Reality TV brought fame and fortune to Nigel Lythgoe. So, it's no surprise he can spin entertaining tales about the real-life drama he experienced with...

Heart health tips for Hurricane Dorian

With Hurricane Dorian forecast to impact the Florida, Georgia and North and South Carolina coastal areas this week, the American Heart Association, the world’s...

This health problem in middle-age may predict heart failure later in life

Coronary artery calcium is the buildup of calcified plaque made up of fat, calcium, and cholesterol. The calcium in the plaque is different from dietary...