Researchers in Finland have found evidence that the plaque found in our arteries can contain bacteria that could set off a heart attack under the right circumstances. reading time 3 minutes Germs ...

Tomas Jernberg's employer (Karolinska Institutet) has received a grant from MSD for a research project performed by Dr. Jernberg but not related to this article. As a cardiologist, I frequently meet ...

Beta blockers—drugs commonly prescribed after a heart attack—may not actually help a large number of patients. This is the "breakthrough" claim of researchers who report that the medicines provide no ...

Scientists from Finland and the UK have uncovered groundbreaking evidence that heart attacks may be triggered by infectious processes rather than just cholesterol and lifestyle factors. Hidden ...

Share on Pinterest A common heart attack pill may not be helpful for some heart conditions, according to new research. Bibek Raj Giri/Getty Images Beta-blockers are a type of medication used after ...

A drug commonly prescribed after a heart attack doesn’t seem to offer significant benefits for people who recover without lasting damage — and could pose added risks to women. In a new research trial, ...

Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a heart attack. Most survive, but at a cost. In the aftermath, the heart cells often stiffen in a process called myocardial fibrosis, a hidden ...

A new study reveals some of the hidden causes of heart attacks in adults under 65, especially women. Questions swirl around Donald Trump, First Lady escalator snafu Angelina Jolie Says She Doesn't ...

Madison Heights, Mich. – Barry Sanders was not motivated by statistics during his Pro Football Hall of Fame career, memorably opting to retire instead of playing one more season to likely break the ...

When starved of oxygen during a heart attack or stroke, cells unleash a flurry of emergency measures to protect themselves and the body. For decades, scientists have observed that the body's ...