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Aug 03, 2021 … PASADENA, Calif. — The neighborhood you live in may influence your survival outlook after a heart attack, according to researchers from Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center. The team looked at over 31,000 people living in Southern California and discovered that Black patients living in disadvantaged neighborhoods are significantly more likely to pass away within five…

Dec 21, 2020 … EXETER, United Kingdom — Rolling up your sleeve for a blood pressure screening is routine part of any medical checkup. Many patients probably think blood pressure is blood pressure, readings will be the same no matter how you take it. While this may be true for some, researchers at the University of Exeter say you really…

Oct 02, 2018 … SAN FRANCISCO — Some smokers switch to e-cigarettes in an attempt to be healthier, but according to new research, daily use of e-cigarettes may nearly double the risk of heart attack. And when combined with daily use of regular cigarettes, the risk of heart attack is five times that for a nonsmoker. Researchers from the University of…

Jul 25, 2021 … NOVOSIBIRSK, Russia — Single, middle-aged men who are often tired and irritable are at particular risk of a heart attack, according to research. Researchers say that being unable to cope with living alone leads to stressors that can lead to a 2.7 times higher risk of cardiac arrest within five years. Men who have never…

Jul 17, 2017 … STOCKHOLM, Sweden — In the future, a drone could save your life. Researchers are testing the use of flying drones to deliver automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to heart attack victims. The recent study found on average the drones were able to get to test locations in a little over 5 minutes compared to about 22…

Apr 18, 2017 … COPENHAGEN — How much you exercise may not just dictate your waist size — it also predicts your risk of surviving a heart attack, a new study finds. Researchers at the University of Copenhagen in Denmark launched their longitudinal research in the late 1970s by looking at more than 14,000 Danish individuals who took part in…

May 22, 2021 … SAN DIEGO — Loneliness could potentially trigger a heart attack or stroke in older women, warns the American Heart Association. A new study shows that feeling lonely and social isolation were both associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease in women over the age of 70. Social isolation is the quantifiable measure of social…

Sep 12, 2020 … SOPHIA ANTIPOLIS, France – Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) significantly increases the chance of survival following a heart attack. However, not all CPR chest compressions are equally effective. According to a new study, deep chest compressions are more effective than shallow ones at preserving brain function, even if they do break bones. In 2010 and again in…

Oct 22, 2019 … LAUSANNE, Switzerland — A tranquil nap in the afternoon can be a great way to break up the day and add some pep to your step for the rest of your daily routine. Now, researchers in Switzerland have found another reason why you should consider enjoying a regular daytime snooze: taking a daytime nap once or…

Dec 07, 2017 … SHENYANG, China — Struggling to fall asleep can be maddening, but it may also carry serious health risks. A recent study finds that insomnia can increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes. With more people suffering from insomnia symptoms than ever, including difficulty initiating sleep, difficulty maintaining sleep, early-morning awakening, and non-restorative sleep, the…

Jan 25, 2018 … TORONTO — Going to your doctor for a flu shot may protect you from more than just a fever and the sniffles. A new study reveals a link between the virus and an increased risk of suffering a heart attack. Researchers from the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences  and Public Health Ontario say that a person diagnosed with…

Dec 23, 2017 … MONTREAL — Common painkillers — like Advil or Aleve — may provide quick-relief for headaches or minor injuries, but a recent study finds that people who pop these pills regularly may be at a greater risk of suffering a heart attack. Researchers at McGill University in Canada say that the risk of heart attack while…

Jun 25, 2017 … MONACO — Having breast implants may enhance a woman’s bust, but they can get in the way of a doctor’s ability to measure heart activity with an electrocardiogram (ECG) and lead to a mistaken heart attack diagnosis, a new study finds. Doctors at Princess Grace Hospital in Monaco had electrophysiologists examine ECG recordings of 48…

Nov 15, 2017 … JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — People with high financial stress are 13 times more likely to suffer a heart attack, while the odds are nearly six times greater for people dealing with work frustrations, a new study finds. Researchers at the University of Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa recruited 212 participants, half of whom had suffered from…

May 29, 2021 … WASHINGTON — Good mental health can prevent heart attacks and stroke in people who have already suffered the potentially fatal heart conditions, according to a new study. Researchers say that heart attack survivors a much higher chance of having a second if they were suffering psychological distress. Among the conditions and emotions linked to the…

Dec 24, 2018 … LONDON — Christmas may be a time of joy, but for many others, it can be a time of great pain too. A new study out of Sweden shows that one’s risk for a heart attack peaks on Christmas Eve, but it turns out that may actually mean the risk is really greater for Americans…

Mar 06, 2018 … BOSTON — New research shows eating yogurt regularly is linked to a lower cardiovascular disease risk, especially in people with high blood pressure. High blood pressure itself is a strong factor that can lead to cardiovascular disease, which has been shown in the past to be lessened with increased dairy in the diet. Researchers from…

Jun 21, 2021 … WASHINGTON — Being overweight as a teenager isn’t just a case of “baby fat” that kids will grow out of, a new study warns. Researchers with the American College of Cardiology say teens with a high body mass index (BMI) are more likely to develop diabetes and heart trouble as they enter adulthood. Study authors…

Mar 13, 2019 … WASHINGTON — Just how harmful to one’s health is vaping? A new study finds that people who use e-cigarettes face a significantly higher risk of a heart attack, coronary artery disease, and depression compared to people who use no tobacco products. E-cigarettes, also known as “vapes” or “e-cigs,” are battery-operated, handheld devices that many believe…

Feb 19, 2019 … DALLAS — People who receive hormone therapy while undergoing gender transition face an increased risk of suffering from potentially deadly heart conditions, according to a study published by the American Heart Association. The research, carried out by a team of Dutch researchers, showed that hormone treatments worsen one’s risk for several cardiovascular issues including strokes,…

Sep 21, 2021 … SYDNEY — Could a little extra butter actually be good for your heart? A new study reveals that consuming dairy fat from products like butter, cream, and cheese could prevent a heart attack. An international team finds people who consume higher levels of these fats are less likely to develop cardiovascular disease. For years, experts…