Bleeding risk from blood thinner drugs decreased over time
A new study from the University of Gothenburg reveals that blood thinners, commonly prescribed after blood clots in the leg or lung, increase the...
Common blood pressure drug may increase risk of sudden cardiac arrest
A recent study has found that a drug commonly used to treat high blood pressure may be linked to an increased risk of sudden...
Childhood cancer survivors may face hidden heart risks
Cancer treatment has helped more children than ever survive acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), the most common type of childhood cancer. Thanks to advances in medicine, survival rates...
A simple supplement could help heart failure patients avoid transplant
Heart transplants are complex, costly, and risky—but for patients with heart failure, they are often the only option for survival. Now, a groundbreaking study suggests that a natural supplement may...
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...