Gum disease may raise risk of irregular heartbeat
Tempted to skip the floss? A new study from Hiroshima University warns that neglecting oral hygiene could have serious consequences for your heart.
Researchers found...
Common vaccine for skin rash could prevent heart disease, stroke
Shingles is a painful skin condition caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. If you’ve had chickenpox before, the virus doesn’t actually leave...
Kidney disease has a dangerous link with heart problems
Kidney disease and heart disease are more connected than most people realize. Problems with the kidneys can lead to problems with the heart, and...
Taking blood pressure drug at bedtime greatly reduces heart risks
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a serious health condition that can lead to life-threatening problems if not managed properly.
While many people focus on...
New blood test could predict heart disease risk better than cholesterol levels alone
For nearly 60 years, doctors have relied on measuring cholesterol levels in the blood to identify people at high risk of cardiovascular disease.
But a...
Irregular heartbeat leads to much higher death risks in heart disease, stroke
Atrial Fibrillation (AF) is a condition where the heart beats irregularly and often too fast. It has become a major focus of medical research...
One simple pill could help prevent heart attacks and strokes
A new study from scientists at Tehran University of Medical Sciences brings hopeful news for preventing heart attacks, strokes, and heart failure.
The researchers found...
Popular bodybuilding drugs Linked to dangerous heart rhythm
New research published in The Journal of Physiology has found that using anabolic steroids may raise the risk of developing a serious heart condition...
Blood pressure cuff errors may miss 30% of hypertension cases
Blood pressure checks are a routine part of most doctor visits, but new research suggests that the most common way we measure it may...
Warning signs of arterial blockage: what you need to know
Arterial blockages in the heart, also called coronary artery disease (CAD), occur when the major blood vessels that supply the heart become damaged or...