How to be safe when you are having a heart attack alone
Imagine you are alone and suddenly feel a strong, heavy pain in your chest. The pain spreads to your arm or even your jaw....
Surprising benefits and side effects of cholesterol drugs
Cholesterol is a fatty substance that travels through our blood. Our bodies actually need some cholesterol to stay healthy.
It helps build cell walls and...
Untreated sleep apnea can speed up heart aging and early death
A new study has shown that people with untreated obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may face serious long-term health risks, including faster heart aging and...
Too much sitting increases risks for heart disease and diabetes in older people
Spending too much time sitting can raise the risk of heart disease and diabetes in people over 60, according to a new international study.
The...
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...