New guidelines for people with heart rhythm disorders
Recently, scientists published a new guideline for treating people with heart rhythm disorders.
The 2019 American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association/Heart Rhythm Society Guidelines for...
Failure to take statins could harm your health
A new study published in JAMA Cardiology has found that people who fail to take statins have a much higher risk of death.
The study...
This powerful antioxidant may help reduce second stroke, heart attack
In a recent study, researchers found a powerful antioxidant could help reduce the risk of second stroke and heart attack.
Doctors have long known that...
Strong social support may protect older women from heart disease
A new study published in Menopause has found that strong social support may reduce the risk of heart disease in older women.
This study is...
This skin treatment may help reduce heart artery disease
In a new study, researchers found that treating psoriasis, a chronic inflammatory skin disease, with biologic drugs that target immune system activity can reduce...
Have an irregular heartbeat? You may have higher risk of dementia
In a new study, researchers found people with a particular kind of irregular heartbeat called atrial fibrillation may experience a faster decline in thinking...
6 unusual signs that your heart may be unhealthy
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. This means every year about 1 million lives are lost.
The heart and...
Marijuana use linked to higher risk of high blood pressure, stroke, heart disease
In a recent study, researchers from Georgia State University found that marijuana use is associated with a three-fold risk of death from high blood...
Your weight history could predict your risk of heart disease and stroke
In a new study, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers found that simply asking older adult patients about their weight history at ages 20 and 40...
Statin therapy may reduce heart disease risk in older people
In a new study, researchers found statin therapy may reduce heart disease risk in older people.
The study assessed the effects of statins in nearly...