Daily fish oil may dramatically cut heart risks for these people
A large international study has found that taking fish oil daily can significantly reduce the risk of serious heart problems in people undergoing dialysis...
Radar-like sensor can detect irregular heart rhythms without touching the body
A new contactless system that can detect a dangerous heart condition using radio waves and artificial intelligence has been introduced by scientists.
This system could...
Study finds a big hidden risk factor for heart disease
When we think about heart disease, we usually blame things like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, smoking, being overweight, or not getting enough...
Lowering blood pressure below 120 may prevent more heart attacks and strokes
A new study has found that lowering the top number in your blood pressure reading—called systolic blood pressure—to less than 120 mm Hg can...
Common diabetes drugs may harm your heart, study warns
A new study from Northwestern University has discovered something that could change the way doctors treat type 2 diabetes.
The study found that two common...
Early signs of heart failure you should know before it’s too late
Heart failure is a serious health problem where the heart can’t pump blood as well as it should. This doesn’t mean the heart has...
Drinking coffee may prevent heart attack and stroke
There’s good news for people who enjoy drinking coffee. A new study from Semmelweis University suggests that drinking up to three cups of coffee...
Even light smoking can damage your heart for decades
A major new study shows that even light smoking—just a few cigarettes a day—can greatly raise the risk of heart disease and early death.
The...
These plant-based foods may harm your heart health
with a higher likelihood of developing cardiovascular diseases.
Other research has found that diets centered on plant-based foods can lower this risk when those foods...
How thyroid drugs may affect your heart health
Levothyroxine is a common medicine that replaces thyroid hormones in the body. It has been one of the top three most prescribed drugs in...