Cholesterol drug statins are safer than many people think, study finds
Heart disease remains one of the biggest health threats in the world. Every year, it causes about 20 million deaths globally.
In the United Kingdom...
Weight‑loss drugs may help the heart heal after a heart attack
Heart attacks are one of the leading causes of death around the world. They occur when blood flow to part of the heart is...
Your eyes may hidden heart disease and high blood pressure risks
Many people think eye exams are only useful for checking vision. However, scientists have discovered that our eyes can reveal much more about our...
Long-term depression drug use may increase heart death
Sudden cardiac death is one of the most frightening medical events because it happens quickly and often without warning.
It occurs when the heart suddenly...
Fish oil may dramatically reduce heart disease risks for these people
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for people with kidney failure who require dialysis. When the kidneys stop working properly, waste products...
Heart failure at 25 cost her three limbs. Now she’s rebuilding her life with...
Working from her home in Phoenix, 25-year-old Alyssa Reader felt unusually anxious.
She put her marketing project aside and texted her mom, Natalie Reader, who...
AI blood test could predict heart disease risk up to 15 years in advance
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death around the world. Every year millions of people die from conditions such as heart attacks, strokes,...
Too much or too little thyroid medicine could raise heart death risk
Thyroid problems are very common, and millions of people take medication every day to manage them. One of the most widely prescribed medicines for...
Popular blood pressure drug may increase sudden cardiac arrest risk
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world. It affects hundreds of millions of people and greatly increases...
New cholesterol drug offers hope for people who cannot take statins
Cholesterol is a fatty substance that exists in every cell of the human body. It plays an important role in helping the body function...