Most adults need much more exercise for strong heart protection
Doctors and health experts have long encouraged people to stay physically active to protect their hearts and improve overall health.
Exercise can lower blood pressure,...
Scientists discover cannabis compounds that may help weight loss and blood sugar control
Cannabis is widely known for increasing appetite, often called giving people the “munchies.”
But for years, scientists have noticed something puzzling: people who regularly use...
Doctors urged to treat high cholesterol earlier to prevent heart attacks and strokes
Doctors should begin treating high cholesterol earlier and more aggressively than in the past, according to a new medical perspective written by researchers from...
Muscle-building steroids may trigger dangerous heart problems in young men
A new international study has raised serious concerns about the use of anabolic steroids and their effects on heart health, especially in young men.
Researchers...
The hidden blood pressure number that could quietly damage your heart
When people talk about blood pressure, most attention usually goes to the top number in a blood pressure reading.
However, doctors say the bottom number...
A persistent cough could be a warning sign of heart failure
When people think about heart disease, they usually imagine symptoms like chest pain, tightness in the chest, or difficulty breathing. A cough is not...
Liver inflammation and cholesterol changes may raise heart risk in older women
For many years, doctors and scientists have known that women tend to have lower rates of heart disease than men before menopause.
However, after menopause,...
Why estrogen loss after menopause may harm the heart
A new study suggests that the loss of estrogen after menopause may trigger harmful inflammation throughout the body and increase the risk of heart...
One common heart drug may protect muscles while another could weaken them
A new study has found that two very common medications may have very different effects on muscle health in people who smoke or used...
New pill may help people with heart failure sleep and breathe better
Heart failure is a serious condition that affects millions of people around the world. It happens when the heart becomes too weak or stiff...