Heart Health

New injectable therapy could protect the heart after a heart attack

Scientists from Northwestern University and the University of California San Diego have created a powerful new injectable treatment that could prevent heart failure after...

The right body position during a heart attack could save a life

A heart attack is one of the scariest medical emergencies someone can face. It can come on suddenly and feel overwhelming—not just for the...

Early warning signs of heart failure you should know

Heart failure is a serious health problem where the heart has trouble pumping blood properly around the body. Many people hear the term "heart...

These vitamins can help keep your heart healthy

Taking care of your heart is one of the most important things you can do to stay healthy. Your heart works all day, every...

Probiotics may help lower heart disease risk, study finds

Researchers at Griffith University in Australia recently looked at how probiotics might help reduce the risk of heart disease. Probiotics are good bacteria that...

Fatty liver disease can increase heart disease risk, especially in slim people

Researchers at the University of Michigan have made a surprising discovery: people who have non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and a normal body weight...

Tiny plastics found in neck arteries may increase stroke risk

Tiny plastic particles, too small to see with the naked eye, have been found in the neck arteries of people who’ve suffered strokes or...

Drinking coffee this way reduce risks of heart disease, stroke

Good news for coffee lovers: a new study from Semmelweis University suggests that drinking up to three cups of coffee a day could lower...

Common drug may help prevent heart attacks by stopping blood clots

Heart attacks have been the leading cause of death in the United States for over 100 years. Many treatments today work by breaking down...

Simple method to help manage high blood pressure in ER

A simple conversation during an emergency room visit could help people manage high blood pressure, even before they experience any symptoms, according to new...