The Hidden Risks Behind Heart Disease
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, even though many of its major risk factors can be treated or...
Why Cholesterol Drugs Statins Get So Much Hate Online
Statins are some of the most commonly prescribed medicines in the world. Doctors use them mainly to lower LDL cholesterol, often called “bad” cholesterol,...
Older Diabetes Drugs May Carry Hidden Heart Risks
A large study from Northwestern University has raised new questions about the safety of two older treatments widely used for type 2 diabetes.
The researchers...
Two Common Heart Problems May Share the Same Hidden Cause
Heart failure and atrial fibrillation are two of the most common heart problems, particularly among older people.
Doctors have traditionally treated them as separate diseases...
This Drug May Cut Heart Attack Risk in Type 2 Diabetes
People with type 2 diabetes are much more likely to develop heart disease than those without diabetes.
High blood sugar can damage blood vessels over...
Hidden Heart Problem Found in 4 in 10 People With Common Heart Failure
A problem affecting the right side of the heart may be far more common in people with a major form of heart failure than...
Men With Heart Disease May Face a Higher Cancer Risk
A large UK study suggests that men living with cardiovascular disease may face a greater risk of developing cancer and dying from it than...
This Common Mineral Helped Clear Artery Plaques in a Surprising Study
A mineral that the body needs in tiny amounts may have an unexpected effect on heart health.
In experiments with mice, scientists found that carefully...
Exercise May Help People with Irregular Heartbeat Live Longer and Lower Stroke Risk
Atrial fibrillation, often called AFib, is the most common long-term heart rhythm disorder. Instead of beating in a steady pattern, the upper chambers of...
Age Alone May Not Decide Who Is Too Old for Common Heart Procedure
Being in your late 70s or 80s does not automatically mean you are too old for a common heart procedure, according to new research...