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...
Most High-Risk Adults Miss New LDL Cholesterol Targets
A major new study suggests that the United States faces a much larger cholesterol treatment gap than many experts expected.
Researchers found that a large...
Common Skin Disease May Raise the Risk of Heart Failure, Stroke, and Heart Attack
Psoriasis is a long-term skin condition that affects millions of people worldwide.
It causes skin cells to grow much faster than normal, leading to thick,...
Your Blood Pressure May Look Normal Sitting Up—But Still Hide a Serious Heart Risk
Having your blood pressure checked is a routine part of many doctor visits. Most of the time, the test is done while you are...
Blood Pressure Swings Could Signal Future Heart Trouble
Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of your arteries as your heart pumps.
If this pressure stays too high for...
Diabetes Drug Linked To Higher Risk Of Serious Heart Problems
Rosiglitazone is a medicine used to help people with type 2 diabetes lower their blood sugar.
It belongs to a group of medicines called thiazolidinediones,...
Scientists unveil a new global plan to detect and treat heart failure earlier
A major international group of heart specialists has introduced a new way of thinking about heart failure that could change how millions of people...