These pre-existing conditions may double or triple mortality risk for COVID-19 patients
A new study of COVID-19 patients confirmed that cardiovascular disease, hypertension, diabetes, congestive heart failure, chronic kidney disease, stroke and cancer can increase a...
Three big heart attack symptoms men and women share
Heart attack symptoms are often labeled as ‘typical’ in men and ‘atypical’ in women.
But in a recent study at the University Medical Centre Utrecht,...
Social factors could help find heart disease risk
Asking people simple questions about their social situation in addition to medical measures will give a more accurate picture of who might have a...
This old drug has a unique role in preventing heart attacks
In a new study, researchers found that a drug costing less than 2 euros per dose could reduce the long term consequences of a...
Stroke and heart attack risks increase after a flu, study shows
Heart attack risk increases quickly after a flu-like illness, while stroke risk rises slower, according to new research.
The study, published in the Journal of...
Having spouse in ICU could increase the heart attack risk
Having a spouse in a hospital's intensive care unit may make a person more likely to have a heart attack or cardiac-related hospitalization themselves...
Popular vitamin supplement could hide heart attacks if used too much
In a recent study at the University of Minnesota, researchers found at high doses, the popular vitamin biotin supplement could mask heart trouble by...
One-size-fits-all is no fit for heart health
From Weight Watchers to wearable tech, there are messages encouraging people to stay fit and healthy.
But in a new study, researchers found when it...
This sleep treatment could protect heart health in people with prediabetes
A new study found that continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) treatment at night can lower daytime resting heart rates in patients with prediabetes who...
This heart problem is common in sickest patients with COVID-19
Cardiac arrest is common in critically ill patients with COVID-19 and is linked to poor survival, particularly among patients aged 80 or older, finds...