The number of people smoking hookah has nearly doubled, a finding concerning to health professionals since the habit has dangerous repercussions similar to smoking cigarettes, according to a new study.

Published in the journal Nicotine…

New research shows that prescription-strength ibuprofen, naproxen and other pain relievers could contribute to a higher risk for heart failure for some individuals, according to CBS News.

The medication could raise a person’s risk of heart…

The Department of Defense (DOD) awarded a $10 million grant to researchers at Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute for a cardiac cell therapy trial for patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction.

In March, researchers published a…

A systematic review and meta-analysis of six observational studies found that the use of implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) was associated with a 39 percent relative reduction in mortality among advanced heart failure patients with…

The FDA classified two recalls of the HeartWare ventricular assist device (HVAD) system as class I recalls.

The agency defines a class I recall as meaning there…

The U.S. is a true melting pot. In 2014 alone, more than 1 million immigrants gained legal permanent residence within its borders…

Early research from University of California at Los Angeles has identified a molecule that could contribute to heart failure.

A study, published this month in…

New research published in the BMJ suggests that an irregular heartbeat is linked to other serious conditions, some that can be fatal.

Atrial fibrillation can cause heart attacks, heart failure, chronic kidney disease and even…

After adjusting for several cardiovascular risk factors, researchers found that none of the four major polyunsaturated fatty acids were associated with cardiovascular mortality in men from Sweden who enrolled in a prospective cohort study.…

As heart disease remains a pressing issue for many patients, identifying ways to avoid heart failure are at the forefront of physicians’ efforts.

A new study examining patients in the United Kingdom finds that often times, they aren’t…

Adults with atrial fibrillation have an increased prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors such as stroke, MI and heart failure years before they are diagnosed with the condition, according to an analysis of a large, community-based cohort.

Heart attacks cause severe damage to the heart, trauma which, over time, can contribute to heart failure. It can be hard to anticipate and even more difficult to prevent, but a new medical product may be able to help.

Scientists have…

A systematic review from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) suggests…

Work could be the death of you, as the saying goes—and according to a new study, some occupations have better odds than others.

A recent study conducted by…

A retrospective cohort study found that patients with heart failure and improved or recovered ejection fraction (HFrecEF) had lower mortality rates and less frequent hospitalizations compared with patients with heart failure and reduced ejection…

For adults with type 2 diabetes, the benefits of getting a seasonal flu vaccine go beyond avoiding an annoying infection. Vaccine recipients were admitted to the hospital at significantly lower rates for many cardiovascular and respiratory…

Anger and hostility can have harmful affects on one’s cardiovascular health, but the color of your skin may determine how severe that impact will be. 

In a new study…

The use of palliative care in patients with heart failure doubled from 2007 to 2013, according to a cross-sectional analysis of Veterans Affairs external peer review program data.

However, the researchers noted that only 7.6 percent of…

A new preclinical study from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania outlines the effects a certain breast cancer drug has on an individual’s cardiovascular health.

The…

An observational study at an outpatient clinic in the United Kingdom found that patients with chronic heart failure who had anemia had higher rates of all-cause and cardiovascular mortality compared with those who did not have anemia. More than…

Although heart diseases can affect anyone, a new study shows evidence that a certain string of heart failures occur more often in minority athletes than their atheltic counerparts of different races and genders.

The…