One common heart drug may protect muscle—another may harm it in smokers
A new study has found that two very common medicines may have very different effects on muscle health in people who smoke or used...
Can coffee raise your cholesterol?
A new study from Norway has found that the way you make your coffee—and whether you are a man or a woman—may affect how...
Maine wild blueberries may prevent heart and gut diseases
Wild blueberries are widely known as a delicious fruit, but they may also be a powerful food for protecting health. These small berries grow...
Study finds hidden heart disease risks for people with type 2 diabetes
When doctors talk about protecting heart health in people with type 2 diabetes, the advice often sounds familiar. Patients are usually told to eat...
Early warnings of heart failure everyone should know
Heart failure is a serious medical condition that affects millions of people around the world. Despite its name, heart failure does not mean the...
AI could predict dangerous heart failure changes before they happen
Heart failure is one of the most serious long‑term heart conditions affecting people around the world. It happens when the heart muscle becomes weak...
Drinking 2-3 cups of coffee a day may help protect your heart
Coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the world. Millions of people start their day with a warm cup of coffee to...
Moderate milk drinking may protect the heart, but too much may raise cancer risk
Milk has long been considered a healthy drink. Many people grow up being told that drinking milk helps build strong bones and supports overall...
Common blood pressure drugs may increase heart failure in women
Beta‑blockers are medicines that doctors often prescribe to help control high blood pressure. High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is one of the most...
Cholesterol drug statins are safer than many people think, study finds
Heart disease remains one of the biggest health threats in the world. Every year, it causes about 20 million deaths globally.
In the United Kingdom...