Is my chest pain a heart problem? New tools can give the answer
Chest pain can be a sign of heart health problems. But it is often hard to tell accurately.
Recently, researchers have invented a new tool...
Heart attack risk is increasing in pregnant women
The risk of having a heart attack while pregnant, giving birth, or during the two months after delivery, continues to increase for American women,...
How sleep apnea and irregular heartbeat are connected
If a patient experiences irregular heartbeat like atrial fibrillation, the doctor may recommend a test for obstructive sleep apnea, or OSA.
This is because the...
Water is better than diet sodas and drinks
In a new American Heart Association scientific statement, researchers suggest regular and long-term drinking of diet beverages, particularly in children, are quite harmful.
They urge...
Could beta blockers harm heart attack survivors?
Beta blockers are a class of drugs that block the action of beta adrenergic receptors and weaken the effects of stress hormones.
The drugs can...
Exercise can benefit heart even if the air quality is poor
In a new study, researchers find that even in areas with moderate-to-high traffic pollution, exercise still could reduce the risk of first and recurrent...
Multivitamins may not protect your cardiovascular health
Taking multivitamin and mineral supplements does not prevent heart attacks, strokes or cardiovascular death, according to a new study.
The study analyzed 18 studies and...
Cars, trains, airplanes: How are they linked to your heart health?
Living in a big city offers lots of convenience: you are close to public transport, schools, hospitals, airports, shopping centers, restaurants, theaters, and beautiful...
Are you at risk of coronary heart disease?
Coronary heart disease, or coronary artery disease, is a health condition in which a waxy substance called plaque builds up on the inner walls...
How to reduce cardiovascular disease risk in people with type 2 diabetes
Cardiovascular disease is the No.1 cause of death in adults all over the world.
For people with type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease can account for...