Prosecutors say Niels Hoegel, a second-generation caregiver, was drunk on power over his ailing patients, whom he picked off at random out of “boredom”. read more

Diuretics are commonly prescribed for symptom relief in patients with heart failure. read more

Prolonged autonomic nervous system imbalances after physical exertion have been shown to increase the risk of an acute event and of future cardiovascular disease, said study. read more

Implantable pacemakers or CRT-P are devices that provide pacing for slow heart rhythms and heart failure. read more

This study is first of its kind done on mice that test how cognition and mood are regulated by body clock and how pertinent brain regions are impaired in heart failure. read more

The condition known as cachexia, or wasting syndrome, is common among patients with chronic diseases such as cancer, heart failure and AIDS. read more

Sleep apnoea is a potentially serious sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts. read more

The findings stress on the importance of movement, regardless of its intensity or amount of time spent moving, for a healthier life. read more

Experts say: Apart from hospitals\/clinics, BP kiosks should be set up at pharmacies, retail stores, gyms and airports to facilitate people. read more

Less sleep, under six hours, can increase the risks by nine per cent, compared to people who slept for the recommended six to eight hours. read more

Your diet should be high in fresh vegetables, fish, and seafood in order to keep your heart at its healthiest. read more

According to Arun Shukla, associate professor, European Molecular Biology Organization young investigator and lead scientist on the project, about 40% of currently prescribed drugs target GPCRs which are responsible for transfer of information across... read more

On World Heart Day, we tell you about the dangers of heart disease, what contributes to it, and what you can do about it. read more

Compared to those with normal sleep duration, men who slept five or fewer hours per night had a two-fold higher risk of having a major cardiovascular event by age 71. read more

Even low air pollution levels can affect your heart by causing changes that are similar to early stages of heart failure, says a new study. read more