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...
Transfusing more blood may save people with heart attack and anemia
An international clinical trial led by Dr. Jeffrey L. Carson at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, has yielded valuable insights into the use...
Exercise can reduce heart failure risk for those with depression and anxiety
New research suggests that physical activity may be particularly beneficial in reducing the risk of heart failure for individuals dealing with depression or anxiety.
Prior...
Promising new therapy strongly reduces big heart disease risk factor
Exciting findings from a Phase I trial conducted by a Cleveland Clinic physician reveal the effectiveness of an experimental therapy in dramatically reducing levels...
Irregular heartbeat after heart surgery may increase stroke and death risks
After undergoing heart surgery, many patients experience an irregular heartbeat known as atrial fibrillation, or Afib.
This can be caused by the stress of the...
‘I am fighting for my heart’: A seemingly mild heart murmur turned out to...
Yolanda Everette-Neufville knew she had a heart murmur. How could she not know? Her mother had one, as did each of her seven siblings.
Five...