Heart Health

Using antibiotics for a long time may increase heart disease risk

Using antibiotics for a long time may increase heart disease risk

In a new study, researchers found that long-term use of antibiotics may increase risks of heart disease and stroke in women. They found that women...
AI could predict a heart attack better than human

AI could predict a heart attack better than human

In a new study, researchers found that machine learning is overtaking humans in predicting death or heart attack. Machine learning is the modern bedrock of...
Scientists develop a better strategy to treat high blood pressure

Scientists develop a better strategy to treat high blood pressure

In a new study, researchers found that using a patient’s overall heart disease and stroke risk to determine high blood pressure treatment could manage...
Mediterranean diet could help protect your heart health

Mediterranean diet could help protect your heart health

This year, the U.S. News & World Report issued its annual rankings of the best diets. The winner of this year is the Mediterranean diet, which is...
6 things to know if you have a heart surgery

6 things to know if you have a heart surgery

Having heart surgery can have a strong impact on your health. Your pre-surgical preparation and post-surgical care are both important for a good recovery and...
Lifting weight 1 hour per week may reduce risks for heart attack and stroke

Lifting weight 1 hour per week may reduce risks for heart attack and stroke

In a new study, the team found that lifting weights for less than an hour a week may help reduce the risks for heart...
Feeling healthy may not mean a low risk of heart disease

Feeling healthy may not mean a low risk of heart disease

In a new study, researchers found feeling healthy is not a good indicator of a low heart disease risk. People still need to do medical...
Big fluctuations in these 4 things linked to heart disease, stroke

Big fluctuations in these 4 things linked to heart disease, stroke

In a recent study, researchers found that big fluctuations in four things: Blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and body mass index (BMI), may mean...
'Bad' cholesterol may cause this blood clot disease

‘Bad’ cholesterol may cause this blood clot disease

In a new study, researchers found that high levels of LDL cholesterol (known as ‘bad’ cholesterol) may contribute to a dangerous blood clot condition...
This care service may benefit people after a heart attack

This care service may benefit people after a heart attack

In a new scientific statement, researchers found that home-based medically supervised cardiac rehabilitation may benefit some patients after a heart attack or other heart...