Scientists find a new way to fight high cholesterol and heart disease
Scientists at the University of California, Riverside have discovered a tiny molecule in the liver that plays a big role in controlling cholesterol levels...
How depression and anxiety may increase your risk of heart disease
A new study from Mass General Brigham reveals that people with depression and anxiety may be at higher risk of developing heart disease—and stress...
How tea and coffee influence your risk of high blood pressure
Scientists from Duke-NUS Medical School have found that drinking tea and coffee in specific ways may influence a person’s risk of developing high blood...
Heart failure, irregular heartbeat and coronary heart disease linked to cognitive impairment
A new report from the American Heart Association reveals a strong connection between heart health and brain health.
The statement, titled “Cardiac Contributions to Brain...
Stricter blood pressure control offers heart benefits, but with some side effects
A new study from Mass General Brigham suggests that aiming for lower blood pressure numbers can protect the heart, even if it comes with...
Belly fat may harm the heart more than overall weight
A large research study has found that carrying extra fat around the belly—often called a "beer belly"—may be more harmful to the heart than...
Thyroid drugs may increase heart disease risk
A new study from the University of Michigan has revealed a possible link between the strength of thyroid hormone treatment and a higher risk...
Popular cholesterol drug may have harmful effects on kidneys
cholesterol-lowering drug rosuvastatin.
This medication is part of a group called statins, which are commonly used by people around the world to help lower their...
Two common diabetes drugs may raise risk of heart disease
A new study from Northwestern University has found that two common diabetes drugs might increase the risk of serious heart problems.
These drugs—sulfonylureas and basal...
Before you toast, know the risks of ‘holiday heart syndrome’
“Holiday heart syndrome” sounds almost joyful, perhaps something that would afflict an excitable elf. But for people who mix alcohol with their seasonal celebrations,...