Heart attack

‘Surprisingly’ high number of adults, even those as young as 20, at risk of heart syndrome

Health
Rachel Carter

Nearly 90% of adults over age 20 in the United States are at risk of developing heart disease, an alarming new study ...

Science shows how a surge of anger could raise heart attack risk

Health
Rachel Carter

Can a burst of anger take a toll on the heart? Previous research has suggested there’s a link between an acute episode ...

Forget counting steps — taking the stairs could save your life

Health
Rachel Carter

Fitness exercise By Reda Wigle Published April 29, 2024, 6:29 p.m. ET New research presented last week at a European cardiology conference found ...

Women’s heart disease risk can rise sharply after menopause, a new study finds. Here’s what to know.

LifeStyle
Olivia Martin

Women’s heart health may decline precipitously after going through menopause, a new study suggests. On average, men are more likely to have ...

How a Standard Blood Test Could Save Your Life

Science
Dr. Sarah Adams

Researchers have developed a novel method to predict imminent heart attacks using standard blood tests and an online tool. Led by Professor ...

New Heart Disease Research Challenges Current Aspirin Guidelines

Health
Rachel Carter

A study reveals that stopping aspirin in certain patients previously taking it for preventing heart disease might increase their risk of cardiovascular ...

It’s time to ‘spring forward.’ Here’s how daylight saving time can affect your health.

LifeStyle
Olivia Martin

Daylight saving time begins at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 10, when we set the clocks forward and lose one hour of ...

Doctors found tiny microplastics in people’s arteries. Their presence was tied to a higher risk of heart disease.

Health
Rachel Carter

People with microplastics and nanoplastics in plaque lining a major blood vessel in their neck may have a higher risk of heart ...

Cannabis and Heart Health: A Troubling Connection Uncovered

Health
Rachel Carter

Cannabis use is associated with higher risks of heart attack and stroke, a study of 430,000 adults indicates, stressing the need for ...

Chest pain, nausea, fatigue isn’t in your head. It may be your heart

Health
Rachel Carter

Given that heart disease is the leading killer of women, it should be a requirement that every medical student learn what we’ve ...