Heart Health

Aspirin use linked to heart failure, study shows

A recent study by the University of Freiburg has uncovered a concerning connection between aspirin use and an increased risk of heart failure, particularly...

New drug given 1-3months may effectively cut high cholesterol

A groundbreaking study has revealed that a new cholesterol-lowering medication, recaticimab, could offer a more flexible and efficient treatment for individuals with high cholesterol. This...

Adolescent fitness critical to future heart health, study finds

A study from Karolinska Institutet, published in JAMA Network Open, explores the relationship between physical fitness, body mass index (BMI), and the risk of...

This blood thinner drug can prevent strokes in people with hidden heart issues

A groundbreaking study has unveiled the significant benefits of using apixaban, a common blood thinner, for patients with a hard-to-detect type of atrial fibrillation. This...

Grapes boost gut health and lower cholesterol

Researchers from the University of California's David Geffen School of Medicine have discovered that grapes can enhance gut biome diversity and reduce cholesterol levels. Their...

Daily marijuana use linked to increased risk of heart failure

A recent study involving over 150,000 adults in the U.S. reveals a concerning association between daily marijuana use and an increased risk of developing...

Genetic heart problem discovered during her pregnancy

When Shauna Planck was in college, her father got so sick that he received a heart transplant. Doctors told David Kennedy that his condition was...

This gene therapy may help prevent heart disease

Imagine having a way to fix the genes that cause heart disease without invasive procedures or risky treatments. Scientists at the University of Hawaiʻi have...

Understanding the link between COPD and heart disease

COPD and Heart Disease: A Close Connection A recent study, published in PLOS ONE, delves into the relationship between Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and...

Environmental hazards can harm your heart health

A groundbreaking study by Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) has revealed a significant connection between environmental hazards and poor cardiovascular health across the...