Severe COVID-19 linked to heart problems
The number of people coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is rising with more cases in the U.S. (5M according to the Centers for Disease Control...
This heart disease less deadly than it used to be, but still cause for...
In a new study, researchers found a decline in deaths related to atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbeat) over the last 45 years.
They also found that...
More school, less heart disease? Researchers keep finding evidence
Most people probably think of school as something for strengthening the brain.
Increasingly, researchers are learning that it may be just as important for the...
Stress and anger may worsen heart failure
In a new study, researchers found mental stress and anger may have clinical implications for patients with heart failure.
The research was conducted by a...
Depression may complicate recovery from peripheral artery disease
People with a vascular condition that commonly affects arteries in the legs could have a tougher road to recovery if they also have depression,...
This popular vitamin supplement could hide heart attacks at high doses
More and more older people are turning to the vitamin biotin to fortify their aging skin, hair, and nails.
But in a new study, researchers...
Photo of eyes may predict longevity in people with heart failure
In a new study, researchers found pupil size can predict death and hospital readmission in patients with heart failure.
The results suggest that pupil area...
What do people with heart disease need to know about COVID-19 now?
In the months since COVID-19 emerged, medical experts have learned a lot about the threat it poses to people with issues such as high...
Cholesterol-lowering stain drugs may strongly reduce death risk of this cancer
In a new study, researchers found statin drugs, used for decades to treat high cholesterol, may also reduce deaths for women with ovarian cancer.
They...
This health problem can drive premature heart disease, death
In a new study, researchers found more Australians and Americans are dying from heart disease attributable to excess weight, particularly in younger people.
They found...