Exercise Protects the Heart Better Than Weight-Loss Drug Alone
Severe obesity is becoming more common around the world and greatly increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and many other...
How to Stop Muscle Pain from Cholesterol Drug Statins
Statins are among the most commonly prescribed medicines in the world. Doctors use them to lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart...
Hidden Hormone Changes in Adrenal Tumors May Raise Heart Disease Risk
A large international study has found that hormone levels in people with common adrenal tumors are much less stable than doctors once believed.
The research,...
Common Heart Medicine May Increase Dangerous Bleeding Risk in Older People
A common medicine used to slow the heart rate may increase the risk of serious bleeding in older people with atrial fibrillation (AFib), according...
Taking Blood Pressure Drug at Night May Better Protect the Heart
A simple change in the time people take their blood pressure medicine could make a big difference to their long-term health, according to a...
E-Cigarette Chemicals May Increase Heart Disease Risk
Is vaping really safer than smoking? Many people believe that e-cigarettes only produce harmless water vapor, but scientists say this is not true.
As vaping...
Surprising News About Obesity, Blood Pressure, and Cholesterol
Researchers have long known that obesity increases the risk of heart disease by raising blood pressure and unhealthy cholesterol levels.
People living with obesity are...
Scientists Discover a Hidden Cause of Heart Disease
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in many countries, even though doctors have made enormous progress in preventing and treating it.
For decades,...
7 Early Warning Signs of Heart Failure You Should Never Ignore
Heart failure is a common and serious medical condition that affects millions of people around the world. Despite its name, heart failure does not...
Your Eye Appointment Could Uncover Dangerous High Blood Pressure
A routine visit to the eye doctor may do much more than protect your eyesight. According to new research, it could also uncover a...