In an international study of patients with severe heart attacks, Americans had shorter hospital stays but were much more likely to be readmitted to the hospital for complications
Heart Disease
How Your Pulse Can Predict Your Risk of Death
Your resting heart rate is an easy measure of health and fitness, and a new study suggests that a rising rate over time may signal heart problems.
Why Are Women More Vulnerable to Broken Hearts?
Women are a lot more likely to suffer a broken heart than men, researchers say. The good news is that it probably won’t kill you.
Lipitor vs. Crestor: Cholesterol Drugs on a Par
In a head-to-head test of two popular cholesterol-lowering statin drugs — Lipitor and Crestor — both medications worked equally well.
New Advice: Kids Should Be Screened for High Cholesterol
All tweens aged 9 to 11 should have their cholesterol checked to help head off cardiovascular disease early, according to new medical guidelines announced Friday.
FDA to Approve Berlin Heart for Child Transplant Patients
A blood-pumping device commonly referred to as the Berlin Heart, which bridges children to transplant while they’re awaiting a heart, is facing imminent approval by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It’s already approved in …
A Link Between HPV and Heart Attack in Women
An intriguing new study finds a link between human papillomavirus, or HPV, the common sexually transmitted infection that is the cause of most cervical cancer, and an increased risk of heart attack and stroke in women.
What Do Gut Bugs Have to Do With High Cholesterol? A Lot
It’s hard to think of bacteria as the good guys when it comes to health, but research increasingly shows that the bugs that live in our gut may have a big influence on our well-being. In a new study, scientists find that these …
Can Eating Fruits and Veggies Outwit Bad Heart Genes?
We know that eating lots of fruits and vegetables is good for the heart, but can a healthy diet really overcome the effect of genes that boost your risk for heart problems?
Blood Pressure Only Slightly High? You May Still Be at Risk of Stroke
Even people whose blood pressure is slightly higher than normal may have a significantly increased risk of stroke, finds a new review of past research.
Why Fathers Are Less Likely to Die of Heart Disease
Having children may drain a man’s testosterone, but a large family may also be an indicator of heart health, a new study finds.
Study: Traffic Pollution May Boost Your Risk of Heart Attack
Exposure to high levels of traffic pollution may boost your risk of heart attack, according to a new study published on BMJ.com.
Rethinking the Framingham Score: Is There a Better Way to Predict Heart Disease?
Doctors are constantly telling us that prevention is the best medicine, especially when it comes to chronic problems like heart disease. The key to a good prevention strategy is, of course, controlling the risk factors that …