Focus on this blood pressure number for better heart health
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common health problem that affects people all over the world. It increases the risk of heart disease,...
Why thyroid disease treatment may harm your heart
Levothyroxine is one of the most commonly prescribed medications in the United States.
It’s used to treat thyroid problems, especially hypothyroidism, which happens when the...
More Americans meet criteria for high blood pressure under new guidelines
Nearly half of all Americans have high blood pressure – a condition called hypertension.
Hypertension is the No. 1 risk factor for heart disease and...
Protein CD82 may hold the secret to preventing multi-organ failure
When the body fights off infection or injury, inflammation is a natural and often helpful response.
But in severe illnesses like sepsis, acute respiratory distress...
Could an Apple watch really tell you if you have high blood pressure
Apple has announced a package of health features, alongside the launch of the new Apple Watch Series 11, including an alert that the wearer...
Could this blood pressure pill raise the risk of sudden cardiac arrest?
A common drug used to treat high blood pressure, called nifedipine, may be riskier than many people thought.
A new study from the European Sudden...
New cholesterol drug protects heart in people who can’t take statins
Cholesterol is a fatty substance found in every cell in our bodies.
While we need it to stay healthy, having too much cholesterol can be...
How gum disease could make heart attacks worse
Good oral hygiene isn’t just important for your teeth—it might also protect your heart.
New research from Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU) in Japan...
This daily nutrient may prevent Alzheimer’s heart and liver diseases
Choline is a nutrient that helps keep our bodies and brains healthy. Although the liver makes a little bit of choline, we get most...
Is yoga enough for heart health? new study says maybe not
Contrary to widespread belief, yoga may be less effective than conventional forms of exercise in enhancing vascular health, according to a new study published...