6 things may contribute to sudden cardiac arrest
Sudden cardiac arrest is caused by an electrical disturbance in the heart.
The disturbance could lead to a failure of effective pumping and therefore a...
Total deaths from heart disease, stroke, diabetes and hypertension on the rise
In a new study, researchers found total deaths from heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and high blood pressure—known collectively as cardiometabolic diseases—have been increasing since...
Healthy foods, not diet types, really important for cutting heart disease
In a new study, researchers found healthy foods, not diet types, are important for reducing people’s heart disease risk.
The research was conducted by a...
Waist size, not BMI, may predict coronary artery disease better
In a new study, researchers found the location of the fat that matters most for heart health.
They found belly fat representing the greatest harm...
Scientists find new way to predict your risk of heart failure
In a new study, researchers have developed a hand-held device to predict heart failure based on saliva.
The new device could help millions of people...
Quitting smoking may cut heart disease risk by 40%
In a new study, researchers found heavy cigarette smokers with at least a 20 pack-year smoking history can reduce their risk of heart disease...
Stroke survivors recover better with stepped-up rehab
Stroke survivors in rehabilitation may be able to step things up:
A new study says challenging, high-intensity training may help them regain mobility better than...
Prescription omega-3 medications work for high triglycerides, advisory says
Prescription omega-3 fatty acid medication can lower high triglyceride levels, but people should avoid unregulated supplements, a science advisory from the American Heart Association...
Irregular heartbeat could unmask a serious cardiac disease
Kevin Bergquist remembers the day clearly. Five years ago, the dedicated husband and father, then 43, was walking to work in Ann Arbor when...
Heart attack patients with mild cognitive impairment need better treatment
In a new study, researchers found that people who have mild cognitive impairment (MCI), which lies on the continuum of cognitive decline between normal...