COVID-19 can have long-term harms to your lungs, heart
For some individuals with COVID-19, recovering from the acute phase of the infection is only the beginning, John Swartzberg warns.
Worrying reports now indicate that...
During COVID-19 pandemic, more people get this dangerous heart problem
In a new study, researchers have found a big increase in patients experiencing stress cardiomyopathy, also known as broken heart syndrome, during the COVID-19...
New drug combo shows promise in treating high cholesterol
If you’ve ever been diagnosed with high cholesterol, also known as hyperlipidemia, your doctor has probably prescribed a statin.
And while statins have been the...
How good gut health can help reduce heart disease risk
In a new study, researchers have discovered that one of the good bacteria found in the human gut has a benefit that has remained...
From lung scarring to heart damage, COVID-19 may leave lingering marks
For some individuals with COVID-19, recovering from the acute phase of the infection is only the beginning.
Worrying reports now indicate that the virus may...
Scientists find a better treatment for heart rhythm problems
In a new study, researchers have demonstrated that a new mapping approach based on near-infrared spectroscopy can distinguish between fat and muscle tissue in...
People with high cholesterol should eat low-carb diets, not low-fat ones
For decades, people diagnosed with high cholesterol have been instructed to minimize their consumption of saturated fats to lower cholesterol and reduce their risks...
Heavy alcohol drinkers needn’t quit completely to protect heart health
In a new study, researchers found high-risk drinkers who substantially reduce their alcohol use can lower their risk of cardiovascular disease (CDV) despite not...
Air pollution is a big risk factor for heart disease, stroke and death, no...
In a new study, researchers found that long-term exposure to fine particulate outdoor air pollution is a major contributor to heart disease and death.
But...
For people with diabetes and low heart risk, this should be the first-line treatment
In a new study, researchers did a comparison of glucose-lowering drugs and found that metformin-based therapy should be the first-line treatment for people with...