Celebrate Valentine’s Day with actual hearts in mind
Valentine's Day is a celebration of the heart. But some of the clichéd approaches to commemorate it – we're looking at you, big red...
Scientists discover a key cause of heart disease
A recent study from New York University has found that platelets, the tiny fragments in our blood that help with clotting, also play a...
This common painkiller may raise heart disease risk in high blood pressure
A recent study from the University of Edinburgh suggests that long-term use of paracetamol may increase the risk of heart disease and strokes in...
Popular weight loss diet may increase cancer and heart disease risk
A recent review study suggests that ketogenic (keto) diets may put certain groups, including pregnant women and people with kidney disease, at risk of...
Later menopause linked to lower heart disease risk
Women who go through menopause later in life tend to have healthier blood vessels for years compared to those who experience menopause earlier, according to a new study...
Inflammatory bowel disease linked to higher heart disease risk in men
A new study suggests that men with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) may face a significantly higher risk of developing heart disease over time.
The research, published in the International Journal...
Heart attack symptoms in older women vs. men
Heart attacks are a major health concern, especially for older adults. However, the symptoms of a heart attack can be very different in men...
Traffic and noise and poverty together strongly increase heart disease risk
A recent study from the German Center for Cardiovascular Research (DZHK) and Harvard Medical School reveals a concerning link between poverty, traffic noise, and...
Very high “good cholesterol” levels may raise dementia risk
A new study led by Monash University has found that having abnormally high levels of HDL cholesterol—often called "good cholesterol"—may increase the risk of...
Why newborns can heal their hearts—but adults cannot
Newborn babies have a special ability to regenerate heart tissue after an injury, but adults do not. When adults have a heart attack, their heart struggles...