Family history may predict faster heart damage in young people
A major new study has found that teenagers with a family history of heart-related diseases may be more likely to develop early signs of...
What you should know about sudden cardiac arrest
Sudden cardiac arrest can happen without warning, even when someone is active, like playing basketball or walking with friends.
The person may suddenly collapse, pass...
Steroid use may harm young men’s hearts, study finds
A new study has found that using anabolic steroids could raise the risk of a serious heart problem called atrial fibrillation, especially in young...
Why even a little licorice could harm your blood pressure and heart
Many people enjoy the sweet and unique taste of licorice, whether as candy, tea, or a herbal supplement.
But new research from Linköping University in...
Why a persistent cough can signal heart failure
When most people think about heart problems, coughing doesn’t usually come to mind. But for those dealing with congestive heart failure, or CHF, a...
Surprising cause of artery plaque in heart disease you need to know
Heart disease is one of the top causes of death in the world. In the United States alone, about one out of every four...
How to lower inflammation to your heart
If you’ve ever had a swollen ankle after an injury or fought off a cold, you’ve experienced inflammation.
It’s the body’s way of reacting to...
Mammograms may help predict heart disease, not just breast cancer
Mammograms are commonly used to find breast cancer, but new research shows they might also reveal important signs of heart disease—the number one cause...
Blood test could predict brain recovery after cardiac arrest
Each year, about four million people around the world suffer a sudden cardiac arrest. Many of them are taken to intensive care while unconscious.
Doctors...
Heart fat linked to more severe damage after a heart attack
A new study has found that a higher amount of fat around the heart is linked to more serious heart damage after a heart...