Cholesterol drug statins could lower death risk effectively in type 2 diabetes
A large study has found that cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins can help people with type 2 diabetes live longer and avoid major heart problems—even...
This heart drug may work better than aspirin
A new study has found that a group of heart medications called P2Y12 inhibitors may work better than aspirin in preventing heart attacks and...
Scientists discover an unexpected cause of heart disease
Heart disease is one of the top causes of death in many Western countries. One of the most common forms of heart disease is...
Vitamin D3 slashes second heart attack risk in half
A new study shows that giving heart attack survivors a personalized plan to manage their vitamin D3 levels could cut their chances of having...
Even a few cigarettes a day can greatly damage your heart
A major review of long-term health data has revealed that even smoking just a few cigarettes a day can seriously increase your risk of...
Widely used cholesterol drug may prevent dementia
New research suggests that having lower cholesterol levels might help protect people from getting dementia.
A large international study, led by the University of Bristol,...
Daily coffee may reduce risk of irregular heartbeat by 39%
New research suggests that drinking coffee may actually help protect against atrial fibrillation (AFib), a common heart rhythm disorder that causes the heart to...
Speeding up heart rate may help people with stiff heart failure breathe easier
A new study from the University of Minnesota Medical School and the University of Vermont's Larner College of Medicine suggests that increasing heart rate...
Common gout drug may help prevent heart attacks and strokes
A widely used and affordable medication for gout might also help reduce heart attacks and strokes in people with heart disease.
This surprising benefit comes...
Screening for both high blood pressure and irregular heartbeat could prevent strokes, experts say
A group of 29 medical experts from around the world says that checking for high blood pressure and heart rhythm problems at the same...