Less TV, more activity may mean extra years free of heart disease and stroke
Sep 9, 2019
Researchers looking for ways to keep cardiovascular disease at bay say less TV-watching, more moving can add years of health.
Heart Disease
Do NFL players' hearts take a hit from football?
Sep 4, 2019
While the emphasis has been on brain injuries, studies are looking at cardiovascular risks among current and former pro football players.
Study of skiers holds surprises about AFib, stroke and intense exercise
Aug 26, 2019
Cross-country skiers had a higher risk of an irregular heartbeat, but not of stroke, a new study finds.
Meth and heart disease: A deadly crisis we don't fully fathom, report says
Aug 21, 2019
Methamphetamine has potentially fatal long-term effects, but researchers say the public's knowledge hasn't kept up with the problem's scope.
Prescription omega-3 medications work for high triglycerides, advisory says
Aug 19, 2019
Prescription omega-3 fatty acids can lower triglyceride levels, but an American Heart Association science advisory warns against taking unregulated fish oil.
Tiring easily may warn of future heart trouble
Aug 14, 2019
People with higher cardiovascular risk scores had trouble with a simple treadmill test years later, a new study shows.
Protein made during prolonged exercise may warn of heart problems
Aug 12, 2019
Long-distance walkers with high levels of troponin in their blood had more than double the likelihood of heart attack, stroke and death, a new study shows.
Common prostate cancer treatment may increase risk of fatal heart condition
Aug 5, 2019
A recent study suggests the testosterone-blocking drugs commonly prescribed to treat prostate cancer also may prolong the time it takes the body's heart to recharge between beats.
Hurricane checklist: Batteries, bottled water – and a plan for heart care
Aug 2, 2019
Heart attacks and strokes spike after natural disasters, but you can think ahead and avoid a crisis.
Chemical widely used in medical plastic alters heart function in lab tests
Jul 31, 2019
Phthalates make IV tubes and bags flexible; a study says they also slowed cardiac electrical activity in rats.