Heart Health

This sleep habit linked to lower heart attack, stroke risk

In a new study, researchers found a daytime nap taken once or twice a week may lower the risk of having a heart attack/stroke. But...

Pickled capers could benefit human brain and heart health, new study shows

In a new study, researchers found a compound in pickled capers could activate proteins required for normal brain and heart activity, and may even...

People with type 2 diabetes may show early signs of heart failure

In a new study, researchers found adults with type 2 diabetes that have no history, signs, or symptoms of heart problems may have severely...

This new drug shows promise for treating heart attack

In a new study, researchers developed a new drug that prevents blood clots without causing an increased risk of bleeding, a common side effect...

Pre-diabetes may increase risk of heart disease, death

In a new study, researchers found while the health risks associated with diabetes—including heart attacks and strokes—are well established, these risks could be present...

This study shows a major risk factor for fatty liver disease and heart disease

A recent study at Massachusetts General Hospital found an unexpected connection between an imbalance of electrons in liver cells and many metabolic problems that...

This office-based exercise could reduce heart disease risk by 15%

In a new study, researchers found employers could help staff reduce their risk of heart disease by 15% if they introduced specialized exercise bikes...

This high blood pressure drug may increase heart failure risk

In a new study, researchers found that women taking beta-blockers for hypertension with no prior history of cardiovascular disease (CVD) have a nearly 5%...

COVID-19 can have long-term harms to your lungs, heart

For some individuals with COVID-19, recovering from the acute phase of the infection is only the beginning, John Swartzberg warns. Worrying reports now indicate that...

During COVID-19 pandemic, more people get this dangerous heart problem

In a new study, researchers have found a big increase in patients experiencing stress cardiomyopathy, also known as broken heart syndrome, during the COVID-19...