Drug Chlorthalidone for high blood pressure may bring health risks
Researchers at Columbia University have conducted a study on chlorthalidone, a commonly prescribed medication for high blood pressure, revealing potential health concerns associated with...
Cocoa flavanols can help improve heart health
Researchers have conducted a major study to understand if cocoa flavanols, compounds found in cocoa, could protect against heart disease.
Heart disease is a leading...
Shape-shifting robotic tool can make heart surgeries safer
Performing surgery within the delicate environment of a beating heart has always posed significant challenges for surgeons.
However, a potential game-changer may be on the...
Resistance-breathing training could lower blood pressure
Blood pressure is a health indicator, reflecting the state of our heart and blood vessels.
Just as we gauge a car's tire pressure, doctors monitor...
Study raises caution on blood pressure drug and sudden cardiac arrest
A recent study conducted by the European Sudden Cardiac Arrest network has revealed a potential link between a commonly prescribed high blood pressure medication...
MIT engineers develop realistic robotic right ventricle for heart research
Engineers at MIT have developed a robotic replica of the heart's right ventricle that mimics a live heart's beating and blood-pumping action.
This innovative "robo-ventricle"...
Statins Can Reduce Heart Disease Risk Among High-Risk People, Study Confirms
Researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital have conducted two studies shedding light on the benefits of statins, a commonly prescribed medication for high cholesterol,...
Poor sleep during menopause may increase heart disease risk in women
New research suggests that the quality of sleep experienced by women during menopause, rather than just its duration, may affect their risk of heart...
People with heart rhythm disorders may also suffer from health issues
Atrial fibrillation, a common heart rhythm disorder, affects more than 40 million people globally.
Many individuals with atrial fibrillation also have other medical conditions that...
Scientists find new way to predict heart drug side effects
Researchers at the University Medical Center and the University of Göttingen have introduced an innovative method for predicting the side effects of new drugs...