Heart Health

Study shows surprising link between gut health and high blood pressure

Researchers at Monash University have uncovered how the gut—and the food we eat—affects high blood pressure. Their discovery could lead to new, targeted treatments for...

Smartwatch can detect cardiac arrest with high accuracy

A new machine learning algorithm running on a smartwatch has shown the ability to detect sudden loss of pulse with remarkable accuracy, according to...

Common diabetes drugs may increase risk of heart disease and amputation

A new study from Northwestern University has found that two widely prescribed type 2 diabetes medications—sulfonylureas and basal insulin—are linked to an increased risk of heart attack, stroke, heart...

Aspirin may increase heart failure risk in some people

Aspirin is a widely used medicine known for reducing pain, swelling, and fever. It is also commonly taken by people at risk of heart...

Software robot finds heart disease drug side effects faster than doctors

A new study from the University of Gothenburg has found that a software robot can detect side effects of a heart medication more quickly...

Steroid use linked to high risk of heart disease in men

A new study from Denmark has found that men who use anabolic androgenic steroids (AAS) have a much higher risk of developing serious heart...

Why vaping is bad for your heart

When you hear the phrase “smoking kills” — which it does: nearly 500,000 Americans die from cigarette smoking each year — where does your mind go? Many...

Study shows big cause of heart attack in young women

Heart attacks are often linked to older adults, but a new study from Yale University reveals that younger men and women under 55 face...

Scientists find hidden genetic cause of congenital heart disease

Scientists at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have uncovered new genetic interactions that may contribute to congenital heart disease (CHD), one of the most...

Steroid use linked to higher risk of heart condition in men

Scientists from the University of Birmingham, in collaboration with researchers from Germany, have found a troubling connection between anabolic steroids and a higher risk...