Heart Health

Fit and 41, she thought nothing of her family history – until her heart...

Nicole Lazowski was no stranger to hospitals. Her father battled heart disease for as long as she could remember. She was 7 when he had...

This arthritis drug combo can reduce risks of heart disease, stroke

In a new study from Flinders University, researchers examined the drugs commonly used by rheumatoid arthritis patients and found two combinations could reduce the...

Your height is linked to risk of abnormal heart rhythm

Atrial fibrillation (AFib), which affects more than 33 million people worldwide, is a common, abnormal heart rhythm. It is an irregular and often rapid heartbeat...

Artificially sweetened drinks may harm your heart health

In a new study, researchers found that sugary drinks and artificially sweetened beverages are linked to a higher risk of heart disease. The finding suggests...

This snack food may harm your heart rhythm

In a recent study from FDA, scientists found that eating too much black licorice may lead to an irregular heart rhythm or arrhythmia. The...

After 47 minutes, one final try resuscitated her

On a November evening, Diana and Paul Nickel played a spelling game and shared an ice cream birthday cake with their 6-year-old granddaughter, Molly. The...

Spit in a tube to diagnose heart attack

In a new study from Soroka University, researchers showed a saliva test could fast track heart attack diagnosis. The innovative technique requires patients to spit...

This study shows an easy way to prevent heart disease

In a recent study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, researchers found that eating two apples a day could help lower cholesterol...

Too much, too little sleep linked to higher heart disease risk

In a new study, researchers found people who clock six to seven hours of sleep a night had the lowest chance of dying from...

Women with heart failure from breast cancer treatment may fare better than previously thought

Women who develop heart failure following certain breast cancer treatments are generally healthier and have a better prognosis than those with heart failure from...