Heart Disease News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Study decodes who actually needs statin medication to lower cholesterol
New York, March 30: A new study in the US aims to determine the best method to screen and evaluate patients who are at risk of developing coronary heart disease and which patients would benefit from taking a statin medication to lower cholesterol.
Lifestyle risks weigh heavier on women's hearts: Study
Washington, March 18: Lifestyle and health factors that are linked with heart disease appear to have a greater impact on cardiovascular risk in women than men, according to a study being presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session.
Extreme heat set to double heart disease burden in Australia by 2050
Canberra, March 17: Extreme heat is a major contributor to heart disease in Australia, responsible for 7.3 per cent of the total cardiovascular disease burden, a new study said on Monday.
Physical activity key to lower risk of death from heart disease in women with cancer
New York, March 10: Engaging in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity like walking may be key to warding off death risk among postmenopausal women with a history of cancer, according to a study.
Scientists identify two types of heart scars, paving the way for targeted therapies
Jerusalem, March 2: Challenging conventional medical wisdom, Israeli scientists found that scar tissue formation in the heart occurs through two distinct mechanisms. This discovery could lead to new and more targeted therapeutic approaches for heart disease.
US FDA-approved diabetes drug shows promise against heart attacks, strokes: Study
New Delhi, Feb 15: A team of researchers, led by one of Indian origin, has found that a drug recently approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat type 2 diabetes can also reduce heart attacks and stroke.
Many Americans unaware of long-term risks of heart disease with pregnancy: Study
New York, Feb 6: Many Americans are not aware of the long-term risks of heart disease with pregnancy and the critical care needed before, during and after pregnancy, a new national survey said on Thursday.
Later-onset menopause may lower heart disease risk: Study
New Delhi, Feb 5: Women who go through menopause later in life have healthier blood vessels which reduces their risk of heart disease, finds a study on Wednesday.
Higher fat in muscles leads to increased risk of heart disease: Study
Washington DC, January 22: People with pockets of fat hidden inside their muscles are at a higher risk of dying or being hospitalized from a heart attack or heart failure, regardless of their body mass index, according to new research.
Study shows fatty muscles raise heart disease risk regardless of BMI
New Delhi, Jan 20: People with pockets of fat hidden inside their muscles are at a higher risk of dying or being hospitalised from a heart attack or heart failure, regardless of their body mass index, according to research on Monday.
Experts urge heart disease patients to avoid extreme weather exposures
New Delhi, Jan 15: People with cardiovascular diseases and those with risk factors must avoid extreme exposures, said health experts on Wednesday.
Drink coffee during morning hours to get good heart health
New Delhi, Jan 8: While coffee offers several health benefits, the best time to drink the hot beverage is morning hours, claims a study on Wednesday.
Heart attacks, heart failure incidences rise in winter: General Physician Dr. Tarun Sahni
New Delhi, January 3: As the winter season sets in, incidents of heart attacks and heart failure are on the rise, according to Dr Tarun Sahni, a general physician and internal medicine specialist at Apollo Hospital in Delhi.