Heart Health

This common type 2 diabetes drug may increase heart failure risk

In a recent study from Yale School of Public Health and elsewhere, researchers found new evidence that type 2 diabetes drug rosiglitazone is linked...

New study confirms link between flu and heart problems

The link between influenza and serious heart conditions just grew stronger. In a new study, researchers examined more than 80,000 adult patients hospitalized with flu...

Older people with a heart attack could benefit from more invasive treatment

In a new study, researchers found elderly patients suffering the most common type of heart attack may benefit from more invasive treatment. The research was...

This blood hormone test could reduce heart death

In a new study, researchers found a simple blood test could identify seemingly-healthy people with a high hidden risk of heart disease. The research was...

This bad sleep habit may deeply harm your heart health

Despite increasing awareness of how critical sleep is to our health, getting a good night’s rest remains increasingly difficult in a world that’s always...

For some people with a heart attack, less aggressive treatment is better

In a new study, researchers found less is sometimes more when treating heart patients who go into shock after a heart attack. They found that...

This health problem linked to a much higher COVID-19 death risk

In a new study, researchers found Patients hospitalized with COVID-19 who had metabolic syndrome (i.e. a combination of high blood pressure, obesity, and diabetes)...

Similar to COVID-19, severe flu can trigger heart disease

In a new study, researchers found that among 90,000 Americans hospitalized with the flu, 12% had serious heart complications, including heart attack and sudden...

These two popular drugs for COVID-19 can increase heart disease risk

In a new study, researchers confirm the combination of hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin is linked to strong heart disease risks, including mortality. This the largest safety...

This diabetes drug may help reverse heart failure

In a new study, researchers found that the recently developed diabetes drug empagliflozin may help treat and reverse the progression of heart failure. The research...