This study shows a major risk factor for fatty liver disease and heart disease
A recent study at Massachusetts General Hospital found an unexpected connection between an imbalance of electrons in liver cells and many metabolic problems that...
This office-based exercise could reduce heart disease risk by 15%
In a new study, researchers found employers could help staff reduce their risk of heart disease by 15% if they introduced specialized exercise bikes...
This high blood pressure drug may increase heart failure risk
In a new study, researchers found that women taking beta-blockers for hypertension with no prior history of cardiovascular disease (CVD) have a nearly 5%...
COVID-19 can have long-term harms to your lungs, heart
For some individuals with COVID-19, recovering from the acute phase of the infection is only the beginning, John Swartzberg warns.
Worrying reports now indicate that...
During COVID-19 pandemic, more people get this dangerous heart problem
In a new study, researchers have found a big increase in patients experiencing stress cardiomyopathy, also known as broken heart syndrome, during the COVID-19...
New drug combo shows promise in treating high cholesterol
If you’ve ever been diagnosed with high cholesterol, also known as hyperlipidemia, your doctor has probably prescribed a statin.
And while statins have been the...
How good gut health can help reduce heart disease risk
In a new study, researchers have discovered that one of the good bacteria found in the human gut has a benefit that has remained...
From lung scarring to heart damage, COVID-19 may leave lingering marks
For some individuals with COVID-19, recovering from the acute phase of the infection is only the beginning.
Worrying reports now indicate that the virus may...
Scientists find a better treatment for heart rhythm problems
In a new study, researchers have demonstrated that a new mapping approach based on near-infrared spectroscopy can distinguish between fat and muscle tissue in...
People with high cholesterol should eat low-carb diets, not low-fat ones
For decades, people diagnosed with high cholesterol have been instructed to minimize their consumption of saturated fats to lower cholesterol and reduce their risks...