New drug can lower dangerous blood fat linked to heart disease
High levels of triglycerides, a type of fat found in the blood, can raise the risk of heart disease, stroke, and other serious health...
Very high lipoprotein(a) levels linked to heart disease risk in women
A new long-term study by researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital has found that women with very high levels of lipoprotein(a)—a type of cholesterol...
How to calm heart palpitations quickly
Experiencing heart palpitations—when your heart suddenly feels like it’s racing, skipping beats, or fluttering—can be an alarming experience. While many palpitations are harmless, they...
Women may face higher heart failure risk from common blood pressure drugs
Beta-blockers are a type of medicine often used to treat high blood pressure. They are also used for other heart-related conditions.
But a new study...
New pill cuts dangerous blood fats without harming good cholesterol
When we eat too many calories—especially from sugar, fats, alcohol, or carbs—the body stores the extra energy as fat called triglycerides. These fats are...
High blood pressure may increase heart failure risk in cancer treatment
Anthracyclines are powerful chemotherapy drugs that have been used for over 30 years to treat many types of cancer, including lymphomas, leukemias, sarcomas, stomach...
Different types of depression linked to different heart and diabetes risks
Depression is more than just feeling sad. It is a serious health condition that affects millions of people around the world.
For years, scientists have...
What many people quietly quit cholesterol drugs statins
Statins are widely used drugs that help lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart problems like heart attacks and strokes.
Many doctors around the...
Common surgery drug used at night could increase heart disease
Midazolam is a drug that doctors have used for many years to help patients relax before surgery. It makes people feel calm and sleepy....
Common blood pressure and heart drugs may cause “stiff heart” heart failure
Heart failure is a serious health problem in the United States. It affects millions of people and costs the healthcare system billions of dollars.
When...