Popular Blood Pressure Drugs May Carry Unexpected Heart Risks
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world. It affects millions of people and is often called a...
Could Your Cholesterol Medicine Be Helping More Than Your Heart?
Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that travels through the bloodstream. Many people think of cholesterol as something harmful, but the truth is that...
One Simple Cup of Vegetables a Day May Help Protect Your Heart
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide, taking the lives of nearly 18 million people every year.
It affects people in every country...
These Popular Weight-Loss Drugs May Also Protect Your Heart and Kidneys
Medicines that were first developed to help people manage diabetes are showing benefits far beyond blood sugar control.
A large new study has found that...
New Way to Control Dangerous Artery Plaques in Heart Disease
Cardiovascular disease remains the world's biggest killer, responsible for millions of deaths every year. Most heart attacks and strokes can be traced back to...
Popular Diabetes Drug May Increase Risk of Serious Heart Problems
Type 2 diabetes affects millions of people worldwide and is one of the leading causes of heart disease, kidney disease, vision loss, and other...
A Common Vaccine Could Prevent Dementia and Heart Attacks
Many people think of shingles as a painful skin rash that mainly affects older adults. While the rash can be very uncomfortable, scientists are...
New Smartwatch Could Monitor Blood Pressure All Day Without an Inflatable Cuff
Checking blood pressure is one of the most common ways doctors assess heart and blood vessel health.
High blood pressure affects millions of people around...
Why Breathing Hard May Benefit Mental Health More than Just Moving More
Many people know that exercise is good for physical health, but scientists are still learning which types of movement provide the greatest benefits for...
Why Heart Attack Survivors Struggle with Memory and Mood
Surviving a heart attack is often only the beginning of a long recovery journey.
While doctors focus heavily on repairing the damage to the heart,...