Why women have faster heartbeats while men have more irregular heart rhythms
For years, doctors have observed a curious difference between men and women when it comes to heart rhythms.
Women tend to have faster heartbeats, while...
How to survive a heart attack
A heart attack is a serious medical emergency that happens when the blood flow to a part of the heart is suddenly blocked, usually...
Study suggests higher vitamin D doses may be needed for heart health
Recent research conducted by Intermountain Health in Salt Lake City suggests that the current guidelines for Vitamin D intake may not be enough to...
Vitamin B3 supplement may reduce peripheral artery disease
Researchers have found a potential new treatment for peripheral artery disease (PAD), a condition that affects blood flow to the legs and causes chronic pain,...
This diabetes drug can bring serious heart risks
Rosiglitazone is a medication used to help people with type 2 diabetes manage their blood sugar levels. It belongs to a class of drugs...
Warning signs of clogged arteries you shouldn’t ignore
Clogged arteries, also known as atherosclerosis, happen when sticky plaque builds up inside the arteries—those important blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood to the...
Study finds how to treat irregular heart rhythm in older people
A team of healthcare researchers is developing a new software tool that could change the way doctors manage elderly patients with atrial fibrillation (AF),...
Why blood pressure spikes at the doctor’s office
White coat hypertension is a condition where your blood pressure goes up when it’s measured at a doctor’s office or medical clinic but is...
The hidden heart risks of anabolic steroids
New research from the University of Birmingham and German collaborators has revealed a troubling link between the use of anabolic steroids and a higher...
Shingles vaccine could lower heart disease risk for 8 years
A recent study published in the European Heart Journal suggests that getting a vaccine for shingles could significantly reduce the risk of heart problems....