Common early sign of heart disease may also mean high cancer risk
Microvascular endothelial dysfunction is a common early sign of heart disease.
It involves damage to the walls of small arteries in the heart, which affects...
An egg a day not linked to higher heart disease risk
The controversy about whether eggs are good or bad for your heart health may be solved, and about one a day is fine.
In a...
Brush your teeth to protect your heart health
In a new study, researchers found that brushing teeth frequently is linked to lower risks of atrial fibrillation (a common irregular heartbeat disease) and...
This common nutrient may benefit people with heart failure
Heart failure is a chronic condition in which the heart gradually loses its ability to efficiently pump blood to the body.
Often, it stems from...
What’s blood type got to do with clot risk?
People with blood types A and B may have higher risks for developing dangerous blood clots compared to people who have type O blood.
That's...
High-protein diets may increase plaque, clogging arteries
In a new study, researchers found that high-protein diets may help people lose weight and build muscle, but they have a downside: They lead...
This study shows a surprising cause of abnormal heart rhythm
Atrial fibrillation (AFib), which affects more than 33 million people worldwide, is a common, abnormal heart rhythm.
It is an irregular and often rapid heartbeat...
Air pollution may trigger small heart attacks in hours
In a new study, researchers found that even a few hours' exposures to ambient ultrafine particles common in air pollution may potentially trigger a...
Get familiar with signs of a heart attack or stroke
Most people realize getting medical help quickly is crucial in response to a heart attack or stroke. But it's important to know the signs...
Belly fat linked to repeated heart attacks
In a new study, researchers found that heart attack survivors who carry excess fat around their waist are at increased risk of another heart...