Heart Health

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...

Scientists develop new blood-thinner drug with no bleeding side-effects

In a new study, researchers develop synthetic blood-thinner that doesn't cause bleeding side-effects. The research was conducted by a team at Ecole Polytechnique Federale de...

Scientists find new way to remove plaques that cause heart attacks

In a recent study at Michigan State University and Stanford University, researchers have invented a nanoparticle that eats away — from the inside out...

This simple thing can help improve your heart health

A quick, simple questionnaire in the doctor's office can help fight one of the leading causes of cardiovascular disease – a poor diet, a...

This tree nut may boost your gut and heart health

In a new study, researchers found walnuts may not just be a tasty snack, they may also promote good-for-your-gut bacteria. They suggest that these "good"...

Your tongue microbes provide window to heart health

In a new study, researchers found microorganisms on the tongue could help diagnose heart failure. They found the tongues of patients with chronic heart failure...