Ease up on drinking to cut your risk for 'holiday heart syndrome,' doctors warn

by Dennis ThompsonRum-laced eggnog, mulled wine, or a hot toddy all sound good around the holidays, but too much imbibing can increase your risk of "holiday heart syndrome," doctors warn.Hol

Updated on: December 26,2023

Ease up on drinking to cut your risk for 'holiday heart syndrome,' doctors warn

by Dennis ThompsonRum-laced eggnog, mulled wine, or a hot toddy all sound good around the holidays, but too much imbibing can increase your risk of "holiday heart syndrome," doctors warn.Hol

Updated on:December 26,2023

Why heart rhythm problems tend to happen early in the morning

by Samantha Rey,Imperial College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMany studies have shown that potentially lethal heart rhythm disturbances ('ventricular arrhythmia') are more like

Updated on: April 06,2024

Why heart rhythm problems tend to happen early in the morning

by Samantha Rey,Imperial College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainMany studies have shown that potentially lethal heart rhythm disturbances ('ventricular arrhythmia') are more like

Updated on:April 06,2024

The slowly evolving truth about heart disease and women

by Laura Williamson,American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA century ago, so little was known about heart disease that people who had it resigned themselves to years of bed r

Updated on: March 15,2024

The slowly evolving truth about heart disease and women

by Laura Williamson,American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA century ago, so little was known about heart disease that people who had it resigned themselves to years of bed r

Updated on:March 15,2024

Study suggests biological clock is key to reducing heart damage from radiation therapy

by Judith VanDongen,Washington State UniversityStudy authors Shobhan Gaddameedhi and Panshak Dakup look at cell cultures used in experiments that examine the biological clock's role in

Updated on: December 22,2023

Study suggests biological clock is key to reducing heart damage from radiation therapy

by Judith VanDongen,Washington State UniversityStudy authors Shobhan Gaddameedhi and Panshak Dakup look at cell cultures used in experiments that examine the biological clock's role in

Updated on:December 22,2023

Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) Diets for Heart Health

Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) Diets for Heart HealthDiets to Try Before and After Heart FailureByBrittany Poulson, MDA, RDN, CD, CDCESUpdated on May 08, 2022Medically reviewed by&nb

Updated on: January 21,2024

Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) Diets for Heart Health

Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) Diets for Heart HealthDiets to Try Before and After Heart FailureByBrittany Poulson, MDA, RDN, CD, CDCESUpdated on May 08, 2022Medically reviewed by&nb

Updated on:January 21,2024

Treatment of Premature Ventricular Complexes

ByRichard N. Fogoros, MDUpdated on August 03, 2023Medically reviewed byAnthony Pearson, MDPremature ventricular complexes, orPVCs, are among the most commoncardiac

Updated on: March 14,2024

Treatment of Premature Ventricular Complexes

ByRichard N. Fogoros, MDUpdated on August 03, 2023Medically reviewed byAnthony Pearson, MDPremature ventricular complexes, orPVCs, are among the most commoncardiac

Updated on:March 14,2024

The Hidden Risks of Xylitol: Investigating Its Impact on Cardiovascular Health

Updated on: June 15,2024

The Hidden Risks of Xylitol: Investigating Its Impact on Cardiovascular Health

Updated on:June 15,2024

Cardiologist offers advice on the best cooking fats for healthy cholesterol levels

by Deb Balzer, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAre you trying to remember which fat is the good fat to use in the kitchen? If you are confused about whether to use unsaturated

Updated on: December 28,2023

Cardiologist offers advice on the best cooking fats for healthy cholesterol levels

by Deb Balzer, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAre you trying to remember which fat is the good fat to use in the kitchen? If you are confused about whether to use unsaturated

Updated on:December 28,2023

High blood pressure associated with environmental contamination by tellurium

byNagoya UniversityResearchers discovered a link between high blood pressure and tellurium, a contaminant found in various plant-based foods. Credit: Reiko MatsushitaThe likelihood of developing

Updated on: September 01,2024

High blood pressure associated with environmental contamination by tellurium

byNagoya UniversityResearchers discovered a link between high blood pressure and tellurium, a contaminant found in various plant-based foods. Credit: Reiko MatsushitaThe likelihood of developing

Updated on:September 01,2024

Semaglutide's cardiovascular benefits are maintained in people with impaired kidney function, research finds

Semaglutide's cardiovascular benefits are maintained in people with impaired kidney function, research findsbyDiabetologiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe anti-obesity medication semaglu

Updated on: September 25,2024

Semaglutide's cardiovascular benefits are maintained in people with impaired kidney function, research finds

Semaglutide's cardiovascular benefits are maintained in people with impaired kidney function, research findsbyDiabetologiaCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe anti-obesity medication semaglu

Updated on:September 25,2024

Can decongestants spike your blood pressure? What to know about hypertension and cold medicine

by Vincent Sorrell,University of KentuckyCredit: Tima Miroshnichenko from PexelsIt's the season for respiratory viruses and the cough, congestion and sore throats they bring. There are many

Updated on: December 28,2023

Can decongestants spike your blood pressure? What to know about hypertension and cold medicine

by Vincent Sorrell,University of KentuckyCredit: Tima Miroshnichenko from PexelsIt's the season for respiratory viruses and the cough, congestion and sore throats they bring. There are many

Updated on:December 28,2023

New replacement heart valve combines mechanical and tissue technologies

byUniversity of British ColumbiaRendered isometric views of the iValve are shown in the A) closed and B) open positions. Both the housing and leaflets are identifiable. Credit:Journal of B

Updated on: September 23,2024

New replacement heart valve combines mechanical and tissue technologies

byUniversity of British ColumbiaRendered isometric views of the iValve are shown in the A) closed and B) open positions. Both the housing and leaflets are identifiable. Credit:Journal of B

Updated on:September 23,2024