This painkiller may raise heart disease and stroke risk
A new study from the University of Edinburgh suggests that taking paracetamol regularly for long periods may increase the risk of heart disease and...
Some nutrient may reduce heart disease by clearing artery plaques
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death worldwide, with atherosclerosis—a condition where fatty plaques build up in arteries—playing a major role. These plaques can...
This new salt substitute may help lower blood pressure
Many people love salty foods like pizza, chips, burgers, and bread.
But in the U.S., the average person eats too much salt, consuming over 3,400 milligrams of sodium...
Heart disease may cause early brain dysfunction and increase Alzheimer’s risk
New research has found that heart disease can directly cause brain dysfunction, potentially leading to dementia even before visible damage appears in the brain’s...
Can eyes shows cause of heart disease?
A recent study from St George’s and other institutions has found that the shape and size of blood vessels in the eye may provide...
Compound in oranges may reduce obesity, heart disease risk
A recent study from Western University has found that a natural compound found in sweet oranges and tangerines, called nobiletin, may help reduce obesity, lower diabetes risk,...
Can high blood pressure treatment increase the risk of sudden cardiac arrest?
A recent study has found a possible link between a commonly prescribed high blood pressure drug and an increased risk of sudden cardiac arrest....
This diabetes drug linked to increased heart disease risk
Rosiglitazone is a medication used to treat type 2 diabetes, a condition where the body struggles to control blood sugar. It belongs to a...
What is healthspan, and how can you maximize yours?
Much attention has been paid in recent years to life expectancy in the U.S., which remains lower than in many other industrialized nations that...
Poor sleep in teens linked to high blood pressure
A new study suggests that teenagers who struggle to fall or stay asleep and get less sleep than their peers may be five times...