Most High-Risk Adults Miss New LDL Cholesterol Targets
A major new study suggests that the United States faces a much larger cholesterol treatment gap than many experts expected.
Researchers found that a large...
Common Skin Disease May Raise the Risk of Heart Failure, Stroke, and Heart Attack
Psoriasis is a long-term skin condition that affects millions of people worldwide.
It causes skin cells to grow much faster than normal, leading to thick,...
Your Blood Pressure May Look Normal Sitting Up—But Still Hide a Serious Heart Risk
Having your blood pressure checked is a routine part of many doctor visits. Most of the time, the test is done while you are...
Blood Pressure Swings Could Signal Future Heart Trouble
Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of your arteries as your heart pumps.
If this pressure stays too high for...
Diabetes Drug Linked To Higher Risk Of Serious Heart Problems
Rosiglitazone is a medicine used to help people with type 2 diabetes lower their blood sugar.
It belongs to a group of medicines called thiazolidinediones,...
Scientists unveil a new global plan to detect and treat heart failure earlier
A major international group of heart specialists has introduced a new way of thinking about heart failure that could change how millions of people...
Coffee and caffeine may protect heart health when consumed in moderation
Coffee is one of the world's most popular drinks, and for many people it is the main source of caffeine.
Caffeine is a natural stimulant...
Routine heart scans may reveal a silent liver problem and higher heart risk
Many people think of the liver and the heart as completely separate organs.
In reality, they are closely connected because both are affected by the...
Vitamin D may help slow the body’s aging clock, major study finds
A large clinical trial has found that taking a daily vitamin D supplement may help slow one of the natural processes linked to aging.
The...
Twice-yearly injection may make high blood pressure easier to control
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, affects billions of people worldwide and is one of the biggest causes of heart attacks, strokes, heart failure,...