New radiation may calm dangerous heart rhythms without surgery
Heart rhythm problems can sometimes become very serious, especially when they start in the lower chambers of the heart. One of the most dangerous...
‘Forever chemicals’ may raise risk of blood cancer
Scientists are becoming more concerned about a group of chemicals known as PFAS, often called “forever chemicals” because they do not easily break down...
Good heart health over time may strongly reduce early death risk
When people think about heart health, they often focus on their current condition. They may ask whether their blood pressure is normal today or...
This blood thinner can better prevent blood clot complications in older people
Blood clots are a serious health problem, especially for older adults. When a clot forms in a deep vein, usually in the legs, it...
Can weight-loss drugs slow Alzheimer’s disease?
Alzheimer’s disease is a growing global concern. As populations age, more people are being affected by this condition, which slowly takes away memory and...
A better way to treat severe irregular heartbeat
A common heart condition called atrial fibrillation, often shortened to AFib, affects millions of people around the world.
It causes the heart to beat in...
10 warning signs your blood sugar may be too high
Diabetes is a common health condition that affects how your body uses sugar from the food you eat. Sugar, also called glucose, is an...
Can an old drug help treat vascular dementia?
Dementia is a growing health concern around the world, and one of its common forms is vascular dementia.
This condition happens when blood flow to...
A common blood pressure drug may increase risk of sudden cardiac arrest
A new study from Europe has raised concerns about a widely used medicine for high blood pressure. The drug, called nifedipine, has been used...
A small pill could treat heart failure and sleep apnea
Your heart works like a pump that never gets to rest. Every minute of every day, it pushes blood around your body so that...