Why Smoking Can Damage Your Heart
Smoking is widely known to damage the lungs, but it also greatly increases the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
Scientists have long known that...
This Stuff in Your Mouth May Cause Dangerous Heart Valve Disease
Doctors have long known that the mouth is closely connected with the rest of the body. People with severe gum disease often have higher...
Moderate Coffee May Protect Your Heart Health
Coffee is one of the world's most popular drinks, and caffeine is the most commonly used stimulant.
Many people rely on coffee to stay alert,...
Could Bleeding Gums Increase Your Risk of Heart Valve Disease?
Looking after your teeth and gums has long been known to help prevent cavities, tooth loss and painful infections.
However, scientists are discovering that good...
Study Finds a Big Cause and Safer Treatment for Heart Rhythm Disorders
Heart rhythm disorders, also called arrhythmias, affect millions of people around the world.
They happen when the electrical signals that control the heartbeat become abnormal,...
Why Cholesterol Drugs Statins Can Cause Muscle Pain
Statins are among the most widely used medicines in the world. They lower cholesterol levels and greatly reduce the risk of heart attacks and...
Scientists Finds a Big Hidden Cause of Heart Disease
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States and many other countries. It causes heart attacks, strokes, and heart failure,...
New Cholesterol Pill Could Give Hope to People Who Cannot Take Statins
Cholesterol is a waxy, fatty substance that every cell in the body needs to function properly. It helps produce hormones, vitamin D, and substances...
How School Air Pollution Could Affect Children’s Health for Years to Come
When parents think about air pollution, they often worry about asthma or coughing.
However, a large European study suggests that dirty air may also quietly...
How Smoking Turns the Immune System Against Your Heart
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in many countries, and smoking is one of its biggest risk factors.
Doctors have advised people to...