AI-powered mammograms may help detect heart disease in women
Mammograms are best known as a tool to screen for breast cancer, but a new study shows they may also reveal hidden signs of...
How cigars, pipes, and smokeless tobacco harm your heart
Most people know that smoking cigarettes is bad for their health, but did you know that other tobacco products like cigars, pipes, and smokeless...
After 2 heart surgeries, jiu-jitsu gave him strength. Then his son was diagnosed.
The morning after Dana Archer gave birth, her doctor rushed into her hospital room. "Your baby doesn't look right," he told the 20-year-old mom.
Overnight...
New clues about cause of heart disease and how to stop it
Heart disease is one of the biggest health problems in the world. In the United States alone, it causes about one in every four...
Smoking weed? It might be riskier for your heart than you think
New research shows that people who use marijuana may have a much higher risk of heart attack—even if they are young and healthy.
Two major...
Unveiling the cause of “bad” cholesterol in the body
Scientists at the National Institute of Health (NIH) have made an important discovery about how "bad" cholesterol, also known as low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C),...
These 2 things can prevent heart disease in older women
Researchers from the University of Jyväskylä have found that women who exercise less and have disordered eating habits tend to have more belly fat and...
Snack on pecans for a healthier heart and better diet
A new study from Penn State University shows that swapping your usual snacks for pecans can help lower cholesterol and improve overall diet quality.
Researchers...
What is congestive heart failure?
Imagine experiencing shortness of breath during everyday activities, like walking to the kitchen to make a sandwich.
Your legs are swelling.
Then, you notice you’ve had...
This painkiller may raise heart disease and stroke risk
A new study from the University of Edinburgh suggests that taking paracetamol regularly for long periods may increase the risk of heart disease and...