Stopping popular weight-loss drugs may raise heart disease risk
Drugs known as GLP-1 medications, which are widely used for treating type 2 diabetes and helping with weight loss, have become extremely popular in...
Side effects of blood pressure drugs you should know
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a very common health problem around the world. Many people may not feel any symptoms, but over...
This blood pressure level can quietly damage your heart
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is often known as the “silent killer.” This is because it usually does not cause clear symptoms, yet...
Hidden side effects and surprising brain benefits of cholesterol drugs
Cholesterol-lowering medicines are widely used around the world to help prevent serious health problems such as heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.
As people get older,...
Your gut bacteria may predict heart disease risk
A new large study has found that tiny organisms living in the human gut may play an important role in heart health.
Scientists discovered that...
Shingles vaccine may cut heart disease risk by nearly 50%
A new study suggests that a common vaccine may do more than just prevent a painful skin condition. Researchers have found that the shingles...
Belly fat may increase your heart failure risk
A new study has found that fat around the waist, often called belly fat, may play a bigger role in heart health than overall...
Simple diet change could protect your heart for years
A new long-term study from Tufts University has found that eating whole grains every day may help people stay healthier as they age.
The research...
A simple mineral may help clean clogged arteries
Heart disease is the leading cause of death around the world. Every year, millions of people die because their heart or blood vessels stop...
One common heart drug may protect muscle—another may harm it in smokers
A new study has found that two very common medicines may have very different effects on muscle health in people who smoke or used...