Heart Health

Your exercise levels could predict your heart disease risk

In a new study, researchers found that asking elderly patients how much they exercise can help predict their risk of heart disease and death. They...

Scientists find popular COVID-19 drug can harm heart rhythm

The malaria drug hydroxychloroquine, which has been promoted as a potential treatment for Covid-19, is known to have potentially serious effects on heart rhythms. But...

Women less likely to have heart disease—and die of it—than men

In a new study, researchers found that women are less likely to have cardiovascular disease, and die of it, than men. It didn't matter if...

A healthy heart may help prevent cognitive decline, dementia

In a new study, researchers found that people with a higher risk of heart disease have increased cognitive decline, including an increase in typical...

This heart problem linked to higher death risk in COVID-19

In a new study, researchers found that right ventricular dilation is linked to high death risk among patients hospitalized with COVID-19. The research was conducted...

Any exercise could lower heart disease risk in overweight people

In a new study, researchers found that for obese or overweight adults, any amount of exercise might lower the risk of developing heart disease...

Inherited high cholesterol may be common in people with heart disease

An inherited disorder that causes high cholesterol early in life appears to affect about 25 million people worldwide, but it is especially common among...

Scientists find a big risk factor for heart disease and fatty liver disease

In a new study, researchers have uncovered an unexpected connection between an imbalance of electrons in liver cells and many metabolic problems that increase...

Eating almonds could improve your blood vessel health

In a new study, researchers found that replacing popular snacks such as biscuits and crisps with almonds can improve endothelial function, a key indicator...

Why high-protein diets may harm your heart health

Phenylalanine is an amino acid found in many foods, including plant- and animal-based protein sources like meat, beans, and soy. In a recent study from...