Women Face Delays in Heart Attack Care...

Women Face Delays in Heart Attack Care: Study

Researchers found female patients under 55 waiting longer than males for ECGs, clot-busting drugs

Among young and middle-aged adults, men tend to receive faster hospital care than women for heart attacks and chest pains, a new study finds.

Shocking Heart Deaths...

Shocking Heart Deaths: Why They Happen

Cardiovascular Events Often Preceded...

Cardiovascular Events Often Preceded by Physical Activity

Firefighters who died of a heart attack or stroke in the line of duty were often physically exerting themselves before the attack, according to a study that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 66th Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, April 26 to May 3, 2014.

Exercise and Atrial Fibrillation

When you’ve experienced the irregular beating of your heart from atrial fibrillation (AFib), you may feel unsure about revving up your heart rate with exercise. Take comfort from the experts. They say physical activity is usually good for people with AFib, but it’s still wise to take precautions.

Three Fizzy Drinks Per Day could Triple Chance...

Three Fizzy Drinks Per Day could Triple Chance of Heart Disease

Strong association between the proportion of daily calories from sugar-laden foods and death rates from cardiovascular disease, report finds

Drinking just three cans of fizzy pop each day could triple your chance of developing heart disease, a study has suggested.

Aleve may be Safer for Heart than Rival Drugs...

Aleve may be Safer for Heart than Rival Drugs, FDA Says

Federal health officials say the pain reliever in Aleve may be safer on the heart than other popular anti-inflammatory drugs taken by millions of Americans.

Mouthwashes Increase Heart Attack Risk...

Mouthwashes Increase Heart Attack Risk, Scientists Claim

Antiseptic mouthwash has been branded a "disaster" for health by scientists who claim it raises blood pressure increasing the chance of heart attacks and strokes

Heart Attacks More Fatal at Nightends...

Heart Attacks More Fatal at Night and on Weekends

Heart attack mortality rates are higher when the attack occurs during the night or at the weekend. This is the result of a meta-analysis carried out by US researchers and published in the "BMJ". Emergency treatment outside of hospital regular opening hours takes longer, causing thousands of additional deaths annually.

A-Fib Doesn't Mean You're Banished...

A-Fib Doesn't Mean You're Banished to the Sidelines

Too Much Sitting and Heart Failure...

Too Much Sitting and Heart Failure Risk for Men