Common blood thinner drug could treat hidden heart rhythm disease
A recent international study suggests that a widely used blood-thinning drug may help prevent strokes in people with a hidden heart rhythm problem that...
This smart drug can treat most dangerous heart problem
A new study from King’s College London has introduced a promising drug that could help save people during heart attacks by stopping one of...
Sleep problems may be a hidden cause of heart disease, study finds
Many people think about diet, exercise, and smoking when they consider heart health. However, a new study from Yale School of Medicine shows that...
Common blood pressure drug linked to hidden risk of sudden cardiac arrest
Sudden cardiac arrest is one of the most dangerous medical emergencies. It happens when the heart suddenly stops beating properly and can no longer...
Missing this key nutrient may increase risks of heart disease, dementia
Choline is an essential nutrient that the body needs to stay healthy, but many people have never even heard of it. Unlike some vitamins,...
Can sleep apnea treatment harm heart health in some people?
Many people think of sleep as a simple daily routine, but for some, it becomes a serious health issue. One common disorder is obstructive...
Long-term overweight can strongly predict heart disease
Obesity has long been known as a major risk factor for heart disease, which includes conditions such as heart attacks and strokes.
Doctors often use...
Why some heart attacks are very hard to explain
Heart attacks are often linked to blocked arteries, but this is not always the case. Some patients experience all the signs of a heart...
Common blood pressure drug may increase sudden cardiac arrest risk
Sudden cardiac arrest is one of the most serious medical emergencies a person can experience. It happens when the heart suddenly stops beating properly....
Why many older people distrust cholesterol drug statins
Statins are among the most commonly prescribed medicines in the world. Doctors use them to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease,...