This study shows novel causes of irregular heart rhythm
In a recent study published in the journal Nature Communications, researchers found hundreds of new links between people’s DNA and the heart’s electrical activity.
The results...
5 ways to keep your heart safe in extreme heat
With many areas of the country facing triple digit temperatures and summer heat and humidity elsewhere, the American Heart Association, a global force for...
Aspirin effective for preventing recurrent heart problems and strokes
In a recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, researchers found that low- or regular-strength aspirin is equally safe and effective...
Two effective ways to quickly restore normal heart rhythm
In a recent study published in The Lancet, researchers found that two ways of quickly restoring normal heart rhythm in patients with acute atrial...
This study shows an important cause of heart failure
Clinicians and scientists have long observed that cells in overstressed hearts have high levels of the simple sugar O-GlcNAc modifying thousands of proteins within...
New method can predict diabetes risk by measuring fat around the heart
In a new study from the Queen Mary University of London, researchers have developed a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool that is able to...
Fish oil supplements may increase a heart problem in these people
In a recent study published in European Heart Journal—Cardiovascular Pharmacotherapy, researchers found that omega-3 supplements are linked to an increased likelihood of developing atrial...
Testosterone therapy can reduce heart attack and stroke
In a new study from the Hamad Medical Corporation, researchers found supplementing testosterone strongly reduces heart attacks and strokes in men with unnaturally low...
Widely used antibiotic drug linked to greater heart attack risk
In a recent study published in PLOS Medicine, researchers found why a commonly used antibiotic can lead to an increased risk of heart attacks.
The...
Heart failure risks start young, study finds
In a new study from Northwestern University, researchers found risk factors such as high blood pressure, diabetes and smoking conferred a greater risk of...