New Cholesterol Guidelines Reveal Millions May Need Better Treatment

Millions of Americans may have cholesterol levels that are now considered too high under newly updated heart health guidelines, according to a new study...

Heart Risk Test May Also Predict Cancer, Major Study Finds

Doctors often use risk calculators to estimate a person's chance of having a heart attack or stroke within the next 10 years. These tools combine...

Cholesterol Drugs Can Cause Surprising Changes in Brain, Lungs, Weight

Many people take medicine to lower their cholesterol as they get older because high cholesterol can quietly build up inside blood vessels. Over time, this...

Your Daily Coffee Habit Could Give Your Heart a Healthy Boost

Coffee is one of the world's most popular drinks, with millions of people starting their day with a cup. For years, scientists debated whether...

One Simple Pill Could Help Prevent Thousands of Heart Attacks and Strokes

Heart disease is the leading cause of death around the world. It increases the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and heart failure, which can...

Common Sedative Drug Used at Night May Harm Your Heart

Millions of people receive medicines before surgery to help them relax and reduce anxiety. One of the most common is midazolam, a sedative that...

Fatty Liver May Be a Hidden Warning Sign for Future Heart Disease

Fatty liver disease, also known as hepatic steatosis, happens when too much fat builds up inside the liver. It has become very common because of...

Childhood Air Pollution May Raise Future Diabetes and Heart Risk

Air pollution is widely known for harming the lungs, but scientists are finding that its effects may reach much further. A new European study suggests...

A New Way to Help Damaged Hearts Grow Healthy Muscle Again

Heart failure is one of the leading causes of illness and death around the world. It develops when the heart becomes too weak or...

Popular Blood Pressure Drug May Carry Unexpected Heart Disease Risk

Medicines that lower blood pressure have helped millions of people reduce their risk of heart attack, stroke, and other serious health problems. These medicines are...