Heart attacks : Science World Report

May 15, 2017 04:30 AM EDT

Low-Dose Aspirin Could Reduce The Risk Of Developing Breast Cancer In Women, A New Study Says

A new study suggests that low-dose aspirin could prevent breast cancer in women.

Apr 01, 2017 03:31 AM EDT

Consuming Peanuts With A Meal Could Protect Against Cardiovascular Diseases

Eating peanuts with a meal could lower the level of triglycerides and inhibit heart attack and stroke.

Dec 26, 2016 03:30 AM EST

Heart Attack Rates On High; Christmas Holiday Season Not So Good For The Heart

Scientists confirm that the chances of experiencing heart attacks increase considerably during the Christmas holidays.

Oct 16, 2016 05:37 AM EDT

Warning: Calcium Supplements Can Be A Risk For Your Heart

Researchers have found that too much of calcium supplement intake can trigger heart diseases including attack and stroke

Sep 03, 2014 10:03 AM EDT

Protein Linked to Heart Attacks: New Implications for Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs

A certain protein may just be linked to heart attacks. Scientist have uncovered an intriguing connection between heart attacks and a protein that is of great interest to drug companies for its impact on cholesterol.

Jun 10, 2014 09:50 AM EDT

Bacteria Reveals How Stress and Fear Triggers Heart Attacks: Biofilms

There may be a reason why stress, emotional shock or even overexertion can help trigger heart attacks. Scientists have found that hormones released during these events may cause bacterial biofilms on arterial walls to disperse, which allows plaque deposits to rupture into the bloodstream.

Apr 23, 2014 09:36 AM EDT

Scientists Manipulate Fat Metabolism in Animals to Prevent Main Cause of Heart Attacks

Scientists at Johns Hopkins University discovered a molecular inhibitor in lab mice and rabbits that could provide a new target for developing drugs to prevent atherosclerosis (the main cause of heart attacks) in humans.

Feb 03, 2014 03:54 PM EST

Earlier Treatment of Depression Prevents Heart Attacks and Strokes

Scientists have discovered that the risk of future heart attacks and strokes can be cut in half if depression is treated prior to any signs of cardiovascular concerns.

Sep 16, 2013 08:17 PM EDT

Heart Attack: Young Women may not Exhibit Signs of Chest Pain

A recent study looks at cardiovascular issues in women, specifically noting how not all women that have heart attacks will endure chest pain as a symptom before the health issues hits.

Sep 04, 2013 03:00 PM EDT

Harmonizing a Broken Heart: Stem Cells Keep Cardiac Beat in Synchrony

Stem cell therapy used to regenerate injured tissue in the heart also restores synchronous pumping, new research shows, and could thus be used to make pacing devices redundant.

Jun 26, 2013 06:35 PM EDT

Europe's Big Success in Battling Heart Disease

The number of people dying from heart disease in Europe has dropped dramatically in recent decades, thanks largely to the success of cholesterol-lowering drugs and drives to persuade people to quit smoking, scientists said on Wednesday.