Link between depression and heart disease cuts both ways
May 25, 2021
Depression doubles the risk of premature death in people with heart disease. Experts urge treatment to safeguard mental health.
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Some cancer survivors could have increased risk for heart problems after hormone therapy
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.
Smartphone-based tool helps detect irregular heartbeat in American Indians
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.
Cancer may cause changes to the heart before treatment
Apr 21, 2021
Certain chemotherapy drugs for cancer are known to affect the heart. But new research suggests cancer itself changes heart health.
Flu may play part in plaque-rupturing heart attacks
Apr 8, 2021
A flu vaccine may reduce the risk of Type 1 heart attacks in people 60 and older, according to new research.
For heart patients, bariatric surgery may lower risk of future cardiovascular problems
Apr 5, 2021
People with obesity and weakened hearts don't need to avoid bariatric surgery for weight loss, new research suggests.
Why you should pay attention to inflammation
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.
Why did Yankees manager get a pacemaker, and how does it work?
Mar 4, 2021
Understanding the device now regulating the heart of New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone, and thousands of other heart patients.
Even low levels of air pollution can increase heart, lung risks in older adults
Feb 22, 2021
Long-term exposure to air pollutants can increase hospitalizations for heart and lung problems in older adults, a new study finds.
Resilience and quality of life go hand in hand for heart defect survivors
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.