A cold forecast could someday help hospitals and ambulance teams prepare for an increase in cardiac emergencies. New research from Hungary has found that changes in weather, especially lower temperatures, can help predict when more people than usual may suffer cardiac arrest outside a hospital. The nationwide study examined more than 114,000 cases recorded over […]

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A pacemaker may have different implications for women and men after a common heart valve procedure, according to new research from Karl Landsteiner University of Health Sciences in Austria. The findings could help doctors provide more personalized care before and after treatment. The study focused on transcatheter aortic valve implantation, or TAVI. This procedure replaces […]

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Regular aerobic exercise is one of the most effective ways to protect the heart. Activities such as brisk walking, cycling, swimming and running make the heart beat faster and help the cardiovascular system work more efficiently. Over time, aerobic activity can help lower blood pressure, improve cholesterol levels and support healthy blood sugar control. It […]

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For years, many women have faced a confusing message about menopause hormone therapy. It can be extremely effective for hot flashes and night sweats, yet older research created fears that the same treatment might harm the heart. A new U.S. study offers a more detailed picture. Researchers found that women with menopause symptoms who started […]

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A person being treated for heart disease may also have a hidden problem in the kidneys. New European guidelines say doctors should look for that connection much earlier, because damage to the heart and kidneys can feed into each other and increase the risk of serious illness. The European Society of Cardiology developed the new […]

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Fatty liver disease is extremely common, and many people have it without knowing. For years, it was often treated as a problem mainly involving the liver, especially when patients had no obvious symptoms. A new scientific review argues that this view may be too narrow. Researchers led by the University of Manchester and Northern Care […]

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Air pollution is often discussed as a long-term health threat, but new research suggests the body may begin responding after only a few hours. Scientists at the University of Louisville found that about three hours of exposure to polluted air was linked to a small but measurable change in the way the nervous system controls […]

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A reliever inhaler can feel indispensable during an asthma or COPD flare because it can open narrowed airways within minutes. Yet needing that quick relief again and again may signal a bigger health problem. New research involving more than 280,000 patients found that frequent use of short-acting inhalers was associated with greater risks of heart […]

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A vaccine given to older adults to prevent shingles may have an unexpected connection with heart health. Researchers at the University of Oxford found that people who received the newer Shingrix vaccine had fewer cardiovascular problems than similar people who received an older shingles vaccine. The finding matters because heart and blood vessel diseases remain […]

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For men considering testosterone treatment, reaching the highest possible hormone level may not be the safest goal. A new scientific review suggests that atrial fibrillation risk may increase when testosterone is either too low or too high. The review was published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society by researchers including Rajat S. Barua of […]

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Many people begin taking statins in middle age to lower cholesterol and protect themselves from heart disease. But doctors have had an important unanswered question: does starting a statin still help someone who has already reached their 70s without having a heart attack or stroke? A major Australian trial suggests that it does. Researchers from […]

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Could one of the world’s most widely used diabetes medicines also protect people from serious heart problems? Scientists have been asking that question about metformin for years. Metformin is usually given to people with type 2 diabetes to help control blood sugar. Because diabetes and heart failure often occur in the same person, researchers have […]

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Statins are among the most widely used medicines for preventing heart attacks and strokes. They lower harmful cholesterol in the blood and can slow the buildup of fatty material inside arteries. The difficult question is deciding who should start taking them before heart disease causes symptoms. Doctors usually estimate a person’s future risk by looking […]

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A compound connected with foods such as pomegranates and walnuts could point scientists toward a new treatment for one of the most stubborn forms of heart failure. Researchers found that urolithin A helped stiff heart tissue relax and reduced several damaging changes linked to the disease. Urolithin A is not simply a nutrient that comes […]

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People with type 2 diabetes are much more likely to develop heart disease than those without diabetes. High blood sugar can damage blood vessels over time, increasing the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and heart failure. Even when blood sugar is controlled, many patients remain at high risk of serious heart problems, so researchers continue […]

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A week and a half after giving birth to her second daughter, Amy Mazur-Hession began feeling back pain. At first, she attributed the pain to the epidural she received during labor. “As the day went on, my hands started to turn really white and I didn’t feel right,” she said. “I thought maybe I was […]

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With 10 minutes left in his regular 6 a.m. fitness class, Kyle Hartley paused his rowing workout to grab a drink of water. He took a few gulps, sat down, then collapsed onto a classmate on a neighboring machine. He wasn’t breathing. His heart had stopped. Someone called 911. The class trainer, Juli Mosnes, and […]

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Millions of Americans may have cholesterol levels that are now considered too high under newly updated heart health guidelines, according to a new study from Mass General Brigham. The research suggests that many people who could benefit from treatment are either not taking cholesterol-lowering medicine or are not receiving enough treatment to reach the latest […]

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Many people believe they need a strict diet to improve heart health, but new research suggests that one small daily habit may still make a difference. Scientists from Penn State examined whether eating one avocado every day could improve markers linked to heart disease in adults with obesity. Their findings, published in the Journal of […]

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Millions of adults have gum disease, but many do not realize that it is more than a dental problem. Gum disease happens when harmful bacteria grow around the teeth and gums. Over time the gums become swollen, sore, and may bleed easily. If the infection continues, bacteria can enter the bloodstream and travel to other […]

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