MRI scan can tell if your heart is aging too fast
Scientists at the University of East Anglia (UEA) have developed a new way to find out how old your heart really is—by using an...
Scientists find the right drug for heart disease
When you visit a doctor, they often wrap a band around your arm to check your blood pressure. It’s a simple test, but it...
Scientists find a better drug than statins to treat high cholesterol
Cholesterol is an important substance that our bodies need for many functions, like making hormones and building healthy cells. However, when cholesterol levels get...
Blood pressure medicine linked to higher risk of sudden cardiac arrest
Sudden cardiac arrest is a very serious health emergency. It happens when the heart suddenly stops beating properly, cutting off blood flow to the...
New study finds key gene linked to common heart disease
A major breakthrough in heart disease research has identified the gene TRIM63 as a significant cause of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), the most common inherited...
People with heart failure can safely drink fluids, study finds
For years, people with heart failure have been told to limit how much they drink each day—often no more than 1.5 liters—to avoid fluid...
New injectable therapy could protect the heart after a heart attack
Scientists from Northwestern University and the University of California San Diego have created a powerful new injectable treatment that could prevent heart failure after...
The right body position during a heart attack could save a life
A heart attack is one of the scariest medical emergencies someone can face. It can come on suddenly and feel overwhelming—not just for the...
Early warning signs of heart failure you should know
Heart failure is a serious health problem where the heart has trouble pumping blood properly around the body. Many people hear the term "heart...
These vitamins can help keep your heart healthy
Taking care of your heart is one of the most important things you can do to stay healthy. Your heart works all day, every...