AI eye scan can help find heart disease and stroke risks
A new study has shown that artificial intelligence (AI) can help doctors detect the risk of heart attacks and strokes simply by scanning a...
Long-term use of depression drug may increase risk of sudden heart death
Sudden cardiac death (SCD) is a tragic and unexpected event that happens when the heart suddenly stops beating. It often occurs without warning, sometimes...
High-dose vitamin D supplements don’t lower heart disease risk, study finds
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death among adults over 65. At the same time, many older adults have low levels of...
Hormone therapy may help the heart in younger menopausal women
Many people don’t realize that menopause can have a big impact on a woman’s heart health.
As women age and go through menopause—the natural end...
Lower ‘bad’ cholesterol levels may lower risk of dementia, study finds
A large new study has found that people with lower levels of LDL cholesterol—commonly known as “bad” cholesterol—have a reduced risk of developing dementia,...
Early heart trouble linked to smaller brain volumes
People who show early signs of heart problems may also begin to experience changes in their brain that are connected to dementia—such as shrinking...
Screening for irregular heartbeats and high blood pressure could prevent strokes
A group of 29 international medical experts is calling for a major change in how we screen for heart disease.
In a recent review published...
Scientists find 20 new genetic markers to predict and prevent heart attacks and strokes
Swedish scientists have discovered 20 genetic changes that increase the risk of developing atherosclerosis, a condition where fatty deposits, or plaques, build up in the...
New drug can reduce hidden heart attack risk by over 90%
A new drug called lepodisiran may offer hope to millions of people at risk of heart attacks and strokes by targeting a little-known substance in the...
Why many people choose to stop taking cholesterol-lowering drugs
Statins are among the most commonly prescribed drugs in the world. They help lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease, which is...