Category: heart-letter

Brief reports on migraines and stroke risk, HDL’s potential role in lowering cancer risk, unhealthy food ads on TV, and the benefits of defibrillators in public places.

The evolving understanding of the different types of fats in foods has changed the perception of saturated fat. Eaten in moderation, it is a useful part of the diet and is unlikely to affect cardiovascular health.

Diagnosing sleep apnea typically requires an overnight stay in a hospital or sleep lab, but portable monitoring equipment may make diagnosis easier for some people.

The term “heart attack” encompasses a number of conditions that vary in severity and treatment approach.

Guidelines for whether or not people with diabetes should take a daily aspirin to prevent heart attacks have been revised based on risk.

Readers offer suggestions and strategies for quitting smoking.

Research examining the dangers of inactivity suggests that those who are not currently physically active are likely to benefit from even a small amount of activity or exercise.

The challenges of maintaining a medication regimen for a long period of time are compounded by diminishing belief in their effectiveness

Brief reports on an interaction between warfarin and a particular antibiotic prescribed for urinary tract infections, and outdoor exercise as a mood booster.

In diastolic heart failure, the left ventricle becomes thick and stiff. The symptoms are the same as those for systolic heart failure, but researchers are still searching for the best treatment strategies.