Tiny, focused shocks can help patients overcome heart arrhythmia
Joe McKown is an avid amateur athlete who has competed in scores of triathlons over the years. Swimming, biking, running, he thrived on challenging...
Red meat is link to heart disease and diabetes, study finds
We all know how much a juicy steak or a sizzling bacon strip can make our mouths water. But, a sizeable research project from...
Mental health screening may help detect heart disease risk
A recent study highlights the efficacy of psychological distress screening as a means to assess a patient's risk for cardiovascular disease.
This method, which utilizes...
Education has long-term benefit on heart health
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine have revealed a significant connection between formal education...
Simple blood test can accurately detect heart disease
In a groundbreaking development, scientists at Uppsala University have created a powerful tool that can detect signs of heart disease with exceptional accuracy through...
Many women have undiagnosed heart failure, study finds
Heart failure is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Early diagnosis and treatment can significantly improve patients' quality of life and increase...
Scientists suggest a new way to control high blood pressure
High blood pressure, known as hypertension, is a common condition that poses significant risks for heart disease and other health issues.
Traditionally, doctors have placed...
Scientists find the role of platelets in heart disease
Heart disease is a term that encompasses a range of complex conditions, with atherosclerosis being one of the most prominent.
Atherosclerosis, a condition marked by...
Hours after saying ‘I do,’ the bride was rushed to the hospital
The morning of her wedding, Amy Deike had a dull headache.
It was easy enough to push through. The ceremony went off so perfectly that...
Free-time exercise may strongly reduce heart disease risk
Researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and Kaiser Permanente have revealed a significant link between lack of leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) in adults and...