Software robot finds heart disease drug side effects faster than doctors
A new study from the University of Gothenburg has found that a software robot can detect side effects of a heart medication more quickly...
Steroid use linked to high risk of heart disease in men
A new study from Denmark has found that men who use anabolic androgenic steroids (AAS) have a much higher risk of developing serious heart...
Why vaping is bad for your heart
When you hear the phrase “smoking kills” — which it does: nearly 500,000 Americans die from cigarette smoking each year — where does your mind go?
Many...
Study shows big cause of heart attack in young women
Heart attacks are often linked to older adults, but a new study from Yale University reveals that younger men and women under 55 face...
Scientists find hidden genetic cause of congenital heart disease
Scientists at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have uncovered new genetic interactions that may contribute to congenital heart disease (CHD), one of the most...
Steroid use linked to higher risk of heart condition in men
Scientists from the University of Birmingham, in collaboration with researchers from Germany, have found a troubling connection between anabolic steroids and a higher risk...
Fatty liver disease linked to heart disease in lean people
A surprising new study from the University of Michigan has revealed that non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)may significantly increase the risk of heart disease—even in...
Common blood pressure drug may raise risk of sudden cardiac arrest
Sudden cardiac arrest is a serious and unexpected heart problem that can be life-threatening. It happens when the heart suddenly stops pumping blood properly,...
Many older adults still taking daily aspirin despite health risks
A recent study from Johns Hopkins University has found that many older Americans continue to take low-dose aspirin daily to prevent heart disease, even though new medical guidelines...
How much longer can cholesterol-lower drugs help you live?
Statins are medications commonly used to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
Many people wonder whether taking statins can actually...