His grandpa and mom died of the same heart condition he has
Running late after a hectic day, Jimmy Fremgen sprinted up a flight of stairs to his apartment. His hands shook so wildly he had...
Common high blood pressure drugs may increase risk of this heart disease
Drugs based on a molecule called dihydropyridine (such as nifedipine and amlodipine) are commonly prescribed by doctors to treat high blood pressure and angina, a...
Scientists find a link between mild heart problem, COVID vaccine
In a new study from the University of Massachusetts, researchers reported on a case of mild heart inflammation in a young male who received...
Low-fat diet or ‘plant-based’ diet: Which is better for your heart health?
In a new study from the University of Minnesota, researchers found that diets rich in plant foods may beat low-fat eating regimens for cutting...
Scientists find best depression treatment in people with heart disease
In a new study from RCSI University of Medicine, researchers found that exercise is probably the most effective short-term treatment for depression in people...
This drug may increase “good” cholesterol in your body
In a new study published in Science Translational Medicine, researchers developed a new antibody drug that increases the level of lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C).
The study...
Doing this can lower your risks of stroke and heart rhythm problems
In a new study from Massachusetts General Hospital, researchers found that physical activity that conforms to medical and health association guidelines is linked to...
This stuff may stop your body from clearing bad cholesterol
In a recent study published in Nature Communications, researchers found a long-sought link in the battle to control cholesterol and heart disease.
They found a...
This new method can accurately predict cardiac arrest risk
In a new study from the University of Michigan and elsewhere, researchers found that a branch of artificial intelligence (AI), called machine learning, can...
Common cholesterol-lowering drugs may reduce death risk in severe COVID-19
In a recent study published in Nature Communications, researchers found that people who took statins to lower cholesterol were approximately 50% less likely to die...