Overweight could change heart structure and function
In a new study from the University of Bristol in the UK, researchers find that even as a young adult, being overweight may cause...
Daily food can protect you from heart disease
Eating healthy foods is very important for keeping a risk of heart disease.
According to the American Heart Association, heart disease is the leading global...
Scientists discover new genes for heart function
A new study has identified new genes associated with heart function and development.
An electrocardiogram (ECG) is used to record heart's rhythm and electrical activity....
Why four cups of coffee can benefit your heart health
Caffeine has been linked to lower risks for multiple chronic diseases, including type II diabetes, heart disease, and stroke.
But why caffeine have these protective...
Heart failure may be more dangerous to women
In a recent study, researchers find that death rates from heart failure are higher for women than men, and that hospitalization rates have increased...
‘Smart stent’ could detect narrowing of arteries
For every three people who have had a stent implanted to keep clogged arteries open and prevent a heart attack, at least one will...
Meal replacement could hurt your heart function temporally
Crash diets, also called meal replacement programs, have become increasingly fashionable in the past few years.
A recent study from University of Oxford shows that...
Aging overweight scuba divers may have underwater heart attacks
In a new study from University of Western Australia, researchers suggest that older, overweight scuba divers need to shed pounds to avoid an underwater...
How quickly electrical currents move through the legs may help predict heart failure
Imagine stepping onto a scale – not to measure your weight, but the chance of your heart failing.
That's the potential scenario envisioned by researchers...
Eating more omega-3 cannot benefit your heart
In a new study, researchers find that there is little or no effect of omega 3 supplements on our risk of experiencing heart disease,...