Atrial fibrillation, or A-fib, is an irregular heart rhythm that increases a person’s risk of stroke, heart failure and even premature death. While many risk factors contribute to A-fib, one stands ...

YOU. AND TODAY IS THE WOMAN’S DOCTOR WOMEN SEE A LOT OF CHANGES WHEN THEY ENTER MENOPAUSE. ONE YOU DON’T PROBABLY THINK ABOUT IS ATRIAL FIBRILLATION. A NEW AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION STUDY SHOWS 1 IN ...

Aug. 31 (UPI) --A new study finds a quarter of all post-menopausal women may develop irregular or rapid heartbeats, known as atrial fibrillation, with stress and insomnia being the leading ...

The new report, published in AHA's Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology journal, revealed that adults who drink two liters or more of sweetened pop or juice, including diet, per week had a ...

Irregular heartbeats can feel scary but it is not always a cause for concern. Dr Yaranov explains why it happens and when it ...

Coffee has 'astounding' impact on irregular heartbeat in world-first trial By Bronwyn Thompson November 09, 2025 The first ever trial on coffee and atrial fibrillation has served up good news for your ...

A few years ago I was out walk­ing with an older relative when she suddenly stopped and put her hands out for support. Her heart­beat had gone haywire, causing chest pains and making her feel ...

Irregular heartbeat conditions affect millions of people worldwide, causing hearts to beat too fast, too slow, or with an uneven rhythm. These cardiac rhythm disturbances, medically known as ...

It’s a condition that can affect up to 25% of all women: Irregular menstrual cycles. Doctors are raising awareness about a study from the American Heart Association, which says that women affected by ...

Q: I am a 77-year-old female who has been taking Coumadin blood thinner for an irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) for the past five years. It has been suggested by a trusted relative that I ...

There’s a bitter truth behind sweetened drinks. The American Heart Association has backed a new study that found both sugar- and artificially-sweetened beverages can increase consumers’ risk of ...