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Heart attack recovery: Common drug may be riskier for women than men

For decades, beta-blockers have been a standard treatment for people recovering from heart attacks. But new research suggests that this widely used drug may not...

A smart new calculator could change how doctors treat high blood pressure

High blood pressure, often called the “silent killer,” affects more than a billion people worldwide and leads to about 10 million deaths each year. It...

Why the time of day can affect severity of a heart attack

Heart attacks remain one of the leading causes of death worldwide, but not all heart attacks are the same. Doctors have long noticed something puzzling:...

Whole eggs may be healthier than previously thought

For years, eggs have sparked debate in the world of nutrition. Some experts warned against eating them due to concerns about cholesterol and heart health,...

Common diabetes drugs may increase heart disease risks, study warns

A new study from Northwestern University has found that two common medications used to treat type 2 diabetes might increase the risk of serious...

Early combo drug could prevent thousands of heart attacks

A new study suggests that many heart attacks could be prevented if doctors gave patients a second cholesterol-lowering drug soon after their first heart...

A surprising new way to detect heart disease with AI

Mammograms are widely known as a tool to detect breast cancer, but a new study shows they may also help doctors find early signs...

Scientists discover a hidden cause of heart and kidney diseases

Heart disease has long been one of the biggest health problems in the world. It is often called a silent enemy because it develops quietly...

New cholesterol-lowering drug can prevent heart disease like statins

Cholesterol is a necessary part of the human body, but too much of it can be dangerous. High levels of cholesterol, especially LDL or “bad”...

Broken heart syndrome still carries high death risk, study finds

Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, often called broken heart syndrome, continues to carry a high risk of death and complications, with no signs of improvement between 2016...