Heart Health

One gene, two different heart diseases—new study shows why

gene, show such different symptoms. The research, led by Professor Stuart Campbell at Yale University, used lab-grown heart tissue to understand the differences between hypertrophic...

Study finds surprising link between alcohol, stress, and heart health

For years, people have heard mixed messages about alcohol and heart health. Some believe a glass of red wine can be good for the...

Wildfire smoke can increase heart attack risk, study finds

Wildfires are becoming more frequent and severe, raising concerns about their long-term health effects. A new study examining California wildfires has found that exposure...

Wealth and education deepen heart disease divide in the U.S.

A new study highlights a widening gap in heart disease risk across the United States, showing that wealth and education play a crucial role...

Marathon runner deaths from cardiac arrest cut in half, study finds

Running marathons is more popular than ever in the U.S., but a new study brings encouraging news: fewer runners are dying from cardiac arrest...

Researchers find big cause of plaque buildup in blood vessels

Heart disease is the leading cause of death around the world. In the United States alone, about one out of every four deaths is...

High blood pressure drug nifedipine may be linked to sudden cardiac arrest, study warns

A commonly used drug for treating high blood pressure, called nifedipine, may carry a hidden risk that researchers are only now beginning to understand. A...

Why women hesitate to call emergency services during heart attacks

A new study has found that women are less comfortable calling emergency services (000) when experiencing heart attack symptoms, which may contribute to worse outcomes compared...

Recommended vitamin D dose maybe not enough for heart health

Vitamin D has long been linked to good health, especially when it comes to bone strength and immune support. But in recent years, scientists...

Some cholesterol drugs together could save thousands of lives

The largest analysis to date on cholesterol-lowering treatments has found that people with blocked arteries or who are at very high risk of heart...