Simple blood test could help doctors predict severe heart failure
Heart disease can take many different forms, and some types are harder to detect and manage than others.
One of these is a condition called...
Why your thyroid matters more to your heart than you think—and what can go...
The thyroid is a small gland in your neck, but it has a very important job in your body. It is shaped like a...
Study discovers a hidden cause of heart disease
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States and many other countries. It includes serious conditions such as heart attacks...
Scientists find how to switch off ‘bad cholesterol’ at its source
Cholesterol is a fatty substance that the body needs in small amounts, but too much of it can be harmful. When levels of low-density...
Popular cholesterol drug may carry hidden kidney risks
A study has raised concerns about a widely used cholesterol-lowering medicine, suggesting that it may increase the risk of kidney problems in some people.
The...
Weight-loss surgery may protect the heart even without curing diabetes
Metabolic surgery, also known as weight-loss surgery or bariatric surgery, is becoming more common among people living with diabetes.
This type of surgery helps people...
New treatment cuts bad cholesterol by nearly 50% without statins
High cholesterol is a common health problem that affects millions of people around the world. When there is too much cholesterol in the blood,...
Silent warning signs of clogged arteries you should never ignore
Clogged arteries, known in medicine as atherosclerosis, develop when a sticky substance called plaque builds up inside blood vessels.
These vessels are very important because...
A silent heart rhythm may raise stroke risk — and a common drug could...
Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and disability around the world. It happens when blood flow to the brain is blocked...
How new diabetes drugs could prevent heart disease
Many people think of weight-loss drugs as a way to improve appearance or reduce body size.
However, science is now showing that some of these...