Skipping dental care may increase risks of heart attack, stroke
Many people think of dental care as something separate from the rest of the body, but new research suggests this is not true.
A large...
Powerful cholesterol drug cuts heart attack risk by 31%
Heart attacks and strokes often seem to happen suddenly, but they usually develop slowly over many years. Damage builds up inside the arteries long...
Single dose of Adderall can quickly raise blood pressure and stress the heart
Many people think of prescription stimulants like Adderall as safe, especially when they are widely used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
However, a...
A simple, low-cost drug could stop heart attacks before they start
Heart attacks have been the leading cause of death in the United States for more than 100 years. Most current treatments focus on dealing...
Vitamin D supplement may not protect your heart
Heart disease is the leading cause of death among older adults, especially those over the age of 65. Because of this, many people look...
Half of people with this heart problem will get stroke, heart attack
Atrial fibrillation, often called AF, is a common heart condition that causes the heart to beat in an irregular and often fast way. It...
A flu infection can trigger heart attacks—but vaccines may cut the risk
Many people think of the flu as a seasonal illness that causes fever, cough, and tiredness. However, scientists are learning that influenza can have...
Lowering cholesterol earlier may stop heart disease before it starts
A major new study has found that treating high cholesterol more aggressively and earlier in life may help prevent heart disease before it develops....
Can some heart attack survivors safely stop their heart drugs?
After a heart attack, many patients are prescribed medications to protect their heart and prevent another serious event. One of the most common types...
A simple salt swap could help lower blood pressure and protect your heart
Eating too much salt has become a serious health problem, especially in modern diets. Many people consume far more sodium than their bodies need,...