Why Cholesterol Drugs Statins Can Cause Muscle Problems
Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide, and statins are one of the best tools doctors have for lowering that...
For Heart Stents, Your Health May Matter More Than Your Age
A heart patient’s age is easy to measure, but it may be a poor shortcut for deciding who should receive an artery-opening procedure.
A large...
Surgery Drug May Carry a Nighttime Heart Disease Risk
Midazolam is a common medicine used before and during medical procedures. It helps patients feel calm and sleepy, reduces anxiety, and can make it...
Muscle-Building Supplement May Put Your Heart at Risk
Anabolic steroids are sometimes used to build muscle faster, especially by young men and bodybuilders.
But new research suggests these drugs may interfere with the...
Scientists Discover a Big Cause of Heart Disease
Scientists have discovered new clues about why cells that normally protect our arteries can sometimes change and help heart disease get worse.
The research, from...
Common Blood Pressure Drug May Increase Risk of Dangerous Heart Failure
Heart failure affects millions of people and is a major cause of hospital stays in the United States.
It happens when the heart cannot move...
7 Warning Signs of Blocked Heart Arteries
Coronary artery disease is one of the most common forms of heart disease. It develops when the arteries that carry oxygen-rich blood to the...
Three Cups of Coffee a Day May Prevent Heart Disease
Coffee is one of the world’s most popular drinks, but its effects on heart health have been debated for years.
Because coffee contains caffeine, many...
Common Heart Failure Linked to Other Heart Problems
A normal-looking heart pumping percentage does not always mean that every part of the heart is working well.
New research from China shows that a...
These Heart Drugs May Also Prevent Alzheimer’s
The heart and brain are closely connected, and treating a heart rhythm problem may have unexpected effects on how the brain ages.
New Swedish research...