Heart Health

Undetected diabetes may increase heart attack, gum disease

Undetected diabetes may increase heart attack, gum disease

In a new study, researchers found that undetected high glucose levels are linked to a higher risk of having a heart attack and gum...

These three things could save 94 million people from heart disease

In a new study, researchers found that three public health interventions could save 94 million people from premature death caused by heart disease. The three...

These 6 things may increase your risk of sudden cardiac arrest

Sudden cardiac arrest is caused by an electrical disturbance in the heart. The disturbance could lead to a failure of effective pumping and therefore a...
Tomato juice with no salt may help prevent heart disease

Tomato juice with no salt may help prevent heart disease

In a new study, researchers found that drinking unsalted tomato juice could lower blood pressure and LDL cholesterol, or ‘bad cholesterol’. This can help lower...
This diabetes drug may reduce heart and kidney problems

This diabetes drug may reduce heart and kidney problems

Compared with others, people with diabetes are more likely to have heart attacks and strokes, and nearly 40% of people with diabetes will develop...
Hot water soak may help control this common artery disease

Hot water soak may help control this common artery disease

In a new study, researchers found that hot water soak is as effective as exercise for managing the peripheral arterial disease. Peripheral arterial disease is...
Type 2 diabetes strongly linked to heart failure

Type 2 diabetes strongly linked to heart failure

In a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association, researchers claim that many people with type 2 diabetes have a high risk of...
Just 1 hour of this exercise every week may prevent heart attack, stroke

Just 1 hour of this exercise every week may prevent heart attack, stroke

In a new study, researchers found that doing just one hour of weight lifting every week may protect against heart attack. They found that such...
This drug may protect heart patients from anger and stress

This drug may protect heart patients from anger and stress

In a new study, researchers found people who are prone to emotion-triggered atrial fibrillation (AF) may benefit from taking a type of drug called...

This stuff at home may protect heart health in people with diabetes

In a new study, researchers found that exposure to common household chemicals is linked to lower heart disease rates in people with diabetes. These chemicals...