New procedure could treat high blood pressure effectively
High blood pressure is becoming more common around the world. Many people try to control it by eating healthy, exercising, or taking medicine.
But even...
Lingering pain after a heart attack can be as dangerous as smoking, study finds
Ongoing pain one year after a heart attack could be just as harmful as smoking or having diabetes, according to a large new study...
Combining two diabetes drugs offers stronger protection for the heart and kidneys
A new study suggests that using two types of diabetes medications together may offer extra protection against heart and kidney disease.
The research, published in...
Early signs of heart disease every woman should know
Heart disease is often mistakenly viewed as primarily affecting men, but it’s actually the leading cause of death for women worldwide.
Understanding the early signs...
Sleep apnea treatment may protect the heart for some patients—but raise risks for others
A new study suggests that the most common treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)—the CPAP machine—may lower the risk of heart problems for certain...
This skin problem has strong connection with heart disease
When most people think about psoriasis, they picture red, scaly patches on the skin. These patches can be itchy, painful, and make people feel...
New protein discovery could change how we treat heart disease
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Even though doctors have many treatments, like medicines to lower blood pressure...
Nighttime use of sedative may increase heart damage risk
Midazolam is a medicine that helps people feel calm or sleepy before surgery. It works very well, and most patients don’t remember anything about...
This heart drug may pose risks to kidney health, study finds
A new study published in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology has raised concerns about the possible side effects of a cholesterol...
Simple drug could help prevent heart attacks and strokes
Researchers from Tehran University of Medical Sciences have introduced a new and simple way to help prevent heart attacks, strokes, and heart failure.
They studied...