Younger athletes are at greater risk of atrial fibrillation than older athletes, say researchers. Athletes may have more than twice the risk of irregular heart…
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EPA Significantly Reduces Cardiovascular Events In 2018, a study found that a high dose of an omega-3 fatty acid given to patients with an elevated…
First-Ever Transient Pacemaker Harmlessly Dissolves in Body – Disappears After It’s No Longer Needed
An illustration of the transient pacemaker mounted on myocardial tissue. Credit: Northwestern University/George Washington University Wireless, fully implantable device gives temporary pacing without requiring removal.…
Participants in a large-scale study who more commonly consumed a Southern-style diet – high in added fats, fried foods, processed meats and sugary drinks –…
People living with obesity who attended a non-judgemental and personalized lifestyle modification program improved their cardiovascular and mental health during just 10 weeks, according to…
Research Highlights: Analysis of three large, well-known heart disease studies found drinking one or more cups of caffeinated coffee was associated with decreased heart failure…
COVID-19 Vaccination Record. Credit: Copyright American Heart Association 2021 Statement from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association: COVID-19 vaccine benefits still outweigh risks, despite possible…
Mechanisms of myocardial ischaemia, including the microvessels. Credit: European Heart Journal For the first time, a prospective, international study has shown that chest pain caused…
A Tsimane child in a canoe. Credit: Chapman University Tsimane people are unique for their healthy brains that age more slowly. A team of international…
Link is with processed meat but not with unprocessed red meat or poultry. A global study led by Hamilton scientists has found a link between…
Machine learning model combines timing and weather data. A branch of artificial intelligence (AI), called machine learning, can accurately predict the risk of an out…
Doctors often recommend Omega-3s to help patients lower their cholesterol and improve heart health. Those Omega-3s can come from fatty fish like salmon and mackerel,…
Richard Whitlock, professor of surgery at McMaster University, performing heart surgery. Credit: Hamilton Health Sciences Removing left atrial appendage cuts the risk of strokes by…
People who are genetically more likely to suffer from cardiovascular diseases may benefit from boosting a biomarker found in fish oils, a new study suggests.…
Patients from disadvantaged neighborhoods face significantly higher risk of death, study finds. Black patients from disadvantaged neighborhoods were significantly more likely to die within five…
Omega-3 supplements are associated with an increased likelihood of developing atrial fibrillation in people with high blood lipids. That’s the finding of a study published…
A new study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has identified a gene – called SVEP1 – that makes a protein that…
A study of 2.4 million hospitalized cannabis users has found that those with an arrhythmia were 4.5 times more likely to die while in hospital…
Adds to mounting concerns about potential heart harms of energy drinks, say report authors. Heavy energy drink consumption may be linked to heart failure, doctors…
Dental exam – woman’s mouth. Credit: Copyright American Heart Association Good oral hygiene and regular dental care are the most important ways to reduce risk…