Where there’s wildfire smoke, there may be heart problems
When the Tubbs Fire swept through their neighborhood in Santa Rosa, California, in October 2017, there was little time for Richard Grundy and Jamei...
Antibiotic use linked to higher risk of heart attack, stroke
In a new study, researchers found that using antibiotics over a long period of time is linked to an increased risk of heart attack...
Smoking strongly linked to this dangerous artery disease
In a new study, researchers found that cigarette smoking boosts the risk of peripheral artery disease, and this elevated risk can persist up to...
How to prevent heat-related injuries and stay cool in summer
Hot weather in summer is the perfect time to go swimming or relax in the shade.
But it can easily lead to heat-related injuries, such...
Why only humans are prone to heart attacks
In a new study, researchers found out why only humans are prone to heart attacks.
They say the loss of a single gene two to...
High blood pressure, cholesterol in young adults linked to heart disease later
In a new study, researchers found increased blood pressure and cholesterol levels in young adulthood may lead to a higher risk of heart disease...
Common arthritis linked to higher risk of heart disease
In a new study, researchers found that people with osteoarthritis have a risk of dying from heart disease.
Osteoarthritis is a type of arthritis that...
Diabetes may increase heart failure more in women than men
In a new study, researchers found that diabetes confers a greater excess risk of heart failure in women than men.
They found that type 1...
Testosterone replacement therapy may increase men’s risk of these two diseases
In a new study, researchers found that men with low testosterone levels who take testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) have a higher risk of stroke...
Scientists find new way to reduce damage after a heart attack
In a new study, researchers have found a key cause of micro blood vessels constricting during surgery to reopen a blocked artery and a...