Heart fat linked to more severe damage after a heart attack
A new study has found that a higher amount of fat around the heart is linked to more serious heart damage after a heart...
Reversing prediabetes can cut heart disease risk in half
Lowering blood sugar levels to normal may cut the risk of serious heart problems by more than half in people with prediabetes, according to...
How common painkillers may harm your heart, kidneys, and more
Painkillers are medicines that many people use to feel better when they have pain. They are often used for short-term pain, like after an...
Women taking this blood pressure drugs may have higher heart failure risk
A new study from the University of Bologna has raised concerns about the safety of beta-blockers, especially for women with high blood pressure but...
Half of heart attacks occur in people with low risk
A new study from Mount Sinai has found that many people who suffer a heart attack would not have been flagged as high-risk just...
Heart valve disease often missed in cancer patients
Many people who survive cancer face new health risks as they grow older. One of the most serious is heart valve disease, a condition...
Simple blood test may better predict heart disease risk
For nearly 60 years, doctors have measured blood cholesterol to identify who may be at risk of heart disease.
But a large new study from...
Why kidney disease often leads to heart problems
People with chronic kidney disease (CKD) often have a higher risk of heart problems. CKD happens when the kidneys slowly stop working properly and...
New diabetes drug helps protect kidneys and the heart
People with type 2 diabetes often face many health problems, especially when their kidneys are also affected.
These individuals are more likely to suffer from...
Why high-potency statins are key to lowering “bad” cholesterol
Lowering LDL cholesterol – often called "bad" cholesterol – is one of the most important steps in preventing heart disease and stroke.
High levels of...