Apr 26, 2021
Hormone therapies are effective in treating breast and prostate cancers but can raise the risk for heart attacks or strokes, especially in people with other cardiovascular risk factors, a new report finds.
Apr 21, 2021
A mobile screening tool can detect irregular heart rhythms in American Indians, who are at high risk for the condition, known as atrial fibrillation.
Apr 21, 2021
Certain chemotherapy drugs for cancer are known to affect the heart. But new research suggests cancer itself changes heart health.
Apr 8, 2021
A flu vaccine may reduce the risk of Type 1 heart attacks in people 60 and older, according to new research.
Apr 5, 2021
People with obesity and weakened hearts don't need to avoid bariatric surgery for weight loss, new research suggests.
Apr 1, 2021
Inflammation underlies problems such as heart disease, cancer and COVID-19. Here's what researchers have found – and what you can do to fight it.
Mar 4, 2021
Understanding the device now regulating the heart of New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone, and thousands of other heart patients.
Feb 22, 2021
Long-term exposure to air pollutants can increase hospitalizations for heart and lung problems in older adults, a new study finds.
Feb 8, 2021
New research shows resilience is common in people with congenital heart defects, which affects about 1 million children and 1.4 million adults in the United States.
Jan 26, 2021
Reverting to normal blood sugar reduces the risk of problems related to cardiovascular disease, according to a new study.