Heart Health

These new drugs may prevent heart disease, cutting side effects of statins

These new drugs may prevent heart disease, cutting side effects of statins

In a new study, researchers found that a type of drugs used for lowering levels of triglycerides (a type of fat) in the blood...
Scientists discover an important cause of heart failure

Scientists discover an important cause of heart failure

In a new study, researchers found many people have a dangerous heart condition: a potentially fatal buildup of abnormal proteins in the heart. This condition...
Scientists discover why some people younger than 50 have heart attacks

Scientists find why some people younger than 50 have heart attacks

Heart attacks are more common in people older than 50. But recent research has shown that heart attacks among adults younger than 50 are...
Why sleep loss may harm your heart health

Why sleep loss may harm your heart health

In a new study, researchers have discovered why a lack of sleep could harm the heart. They found that people who sleep fewer than 7...
Scientists find a new way to predict heart failure

Scientists find a new way to predict heart failure

Heart disease remains the leading cause of suffering and death in the U.S. Many chronic conditions can contribute to it, such as high cholesterol, type...
Scientists find a new way to regenerate heart after heart attack

Scientists find a new way to regenerate heart after heart attack

In a new study, researchers have discovered that stem cells derived from the placenta (known as Cdx2 cells) can regenerate healthy heart cells after...
Using antibiotics for a long time may increase heart disease risk

Using antibiotics for a long time may increase heart disease risk

In a new study, researchers found that long-term use of antibiotics may increase risks of heart disease and stroke in women. They found that women...
AI could predict a heart attack better than human

AI could predict a heart attack better than human

In a new study, researchers found that machine learning is overtaking humans in predicting death or heart attack. Machine learning is the modern bedrock of...
Scientists develop a better strategy to treat high blood pressure

Scientists develop a better strategy to treat high blood pressure

In a new study, researchers found that using a patient’s overall heart disease and stroke risk to determine high blood pressure treatment could manage...
Mediterranean diet could help protect your heart health

Mediterranean diet could help protect your heart health

This year, the U.S. News & World Report issued its annual rankings of the best diets. The winner of this year is the Mediterranean diet, which is...