People Who Survived Heart Attack Have Reduced Risk of Developing Parkinson's Disease, Study Claims

MEDICINE & HEALTH 02.21.2022 02:21 AM

A study of almost a million people conducted by the American Heart Association revealed that individuals who experienced heart attack have lower chances of getting Parkinson's Disease.

COVID-19 Survivors Experience Fatal Complications Like Heart Attack, Stroke Months After the Infection, Experts Warn

02.10.2022 00:13 AM

New research showed that COVID-19 survivors are more likely to suffer a heart attack, stroke, coronary disease, and heart failure months after the infection.

Changes in Blood Vessels in the Retina Linked to Risk of Heart Disease, Study Suggests

01.28.2022 00:41 AM

Scientists created an artificial intelligence (AI) system that can analyze the retina to identify patients who are at high risk of a heart attack.

Cardiovascular Disease Risks Linked with Vitamin D Deficiency: Why is the Macronutrient Important?

01.07.2022 07:00 AM

Australian researchers have uncovered the relationship between risks of cardiovascular diseases and vitamin D deficiency.

Lower Concentration of Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin in Men Increases Risk of Heart Attack [STUDY]

12.29.2021 00:49 AM

A new study found the association between sex hormone-binding globulin in the blood with incidents of myocardial infarction among men aged 40-65.

Aspirin Intake for Heart Attack, Stroke Prevention Could Be More Harmful than Beneficial, Panel Says

10.12.2021 21:45 PM

The United States Preventive Service Task Force recently said taking aspirin to avoid first stroke or heart attack (myocardial infarction) may have a small benefit for adults in their 40s and the risks outweigh the potential benefits for those in their 60s and who haven't had a heart attack or stroke.

How Much Salt Should a Person Take Each Day? Cutting Sodium Intake Decreases Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

10.07.2021 04:53 AM

A laureate professor in nutrition and dietetics compiled studies to show that too much salt increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, heart attack, and stroke, contrary to a recent claim by an online article.

Low-Cost Novel Sensor Can Quickly Diagnose Heart Attack in Just 30 Minutes, Better Than Current Methods

10.04.2021 06:26 AM

Researchers working with Notre Dame's IDEA Center are filing a patent application for their new sensor that can detect a heart attack in less than 30 minutes, which is better than what an echocardiogram does.

Sedentary Lifestyle Can Increase One’s Risk of Stroke; Higher Than Those Spending More Time for Physical Activity

08.24.2021 02:30 AM

A study recently showed how a sedentary lifestyle can impact a person’s risk of stroke. It also showed how seated all the time is likely to have the disorder.

Vulnerable Plaques Detected Using Nanoparticles Imaging Technique That Also Sends Warning Signal Before Heart Attack

08.19.2021 04:05 AM

A new imaging technique that produces 3D images has been developed to detect and eventually produce a warning sign before a fatal occurrence even happens.

Nanocapsules on Blood Clot Drugs Reduce Side Effects, Increase Efficacy

06.03.2021 05:00 AM

After tests run on human blood in laboratory conditions, researchers found that certain nanocapsules could help reduce dangerous side effects of blood clot drugs, and could potentially make it more effective at lower doses.

Heart Attack Survivors in Disadvantaged Neighborhoods Tend to Have Worse Outcomes, Study Finds

05.20.2021 05:40 AM

According to researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital, patients that experienced heart attacks at a young age have an increased tendency of suffering from long-term post-heart-attack if they live in disadvantaged neighborhoods and contributing socioeconomic factors.

Six to Seven Hours of Sleep: More or Less Than That Increases Risk of Heart Diseases

05.06.2021 23:41 PM

Too much or too little time of sleeping at night could increase the chances of dying from a heart attack or stroke, a trend that remained true even after accounting for known conditions or risk factors for developing heart diseases.

Can Your Oral Health Tell If You're At Risk for Heart Attacks? [Study]

02.24.2021 22:41 PM

Studies show that oral health and the presence of periodontal diseases can determine whether or not a person is at high risk of experiencing major cardiovascular events such as heart attacks and strokes.

Study Reveals One Factor That Can Predict Stroke, Heart Attack

02.05.2021 23:34 PM

A new study recently revealed one factor that may predict a heart attack or stroke in the future, years before symptoms even appear.

Children Who Eat Lots of Fish Cut the Risk of Developing Asthma in Half

01.28.2021 05:05 AM

A longitudinal study that eating at least two portions of fish in childhood reduces the risk by half of developing asthma.

New Study Reveals Cortisol Found in Hair Can Predict Cardiovascular Risk

01.15.2021 02:15 AM

Cardiovascular disease is one of the most-frequently occurring top health conditions in every country worldwide, and a new study found that it can be predicted through cortisol in hair.

Heart Attack Grill Displays Cremated Remains of Past Customer as New Marketing Tool

09.26.2020 07:50 AM

Heart Attack Grill is proving its name by displaying cremains of a past customer that has died eating at the restaurant.

Sarcasm, Impatience, and Other Signs of Hostility Linked to Increased Deaths From Heart Attacks

09.15.2020 08:00 AM

A new study shows that patients exhibiting hostile behavior could be facing increased risks of death after their second heart attack.

European Society of Cardiology Publishes Updated Guidelines for Treating Heart Attacks

08.30.2020 08:00 AM

The ESC has published a set of treatment guidelines for non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndromes in the European Heart Journal and on its website.

More Cases of 'Broken Heart Syndrome' Recorded During Coronavirus Pandemic

07.10.2020 03:09 AM

Doctors at an Ohio hospital have reported that incidents of 'broken heart syndrome,' or the stress cardiomyopathy, have increased during the pandemic. Doctors believe that it reflects a temporary weakness in the heart due to the surge of stress hormones.