Heart Health

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...