Heart Health

Study shows big cause of coronary artery disease

Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death around the world, responsible for nearly 25% of all deaths in the United States...

Small habit can help control high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol

The American Heart Association (AHA) has released a new statement encouraging doctors to advise healthy adults with slightly elevated blood pressure or cholesterol to...

Why vitamin D is very important for blood pressure and heart health

When people think of vitamin D, strong bones and a healthy immune system often come to mind. While it's true that this "sunshine vitamin" is...

A breakthrough in regenerating insulin-producing cells for diabetes treatment

Scientists from Mount Sinai Health System in New York City and City of Hope in Los Angeles have discovered a promising new approach to...

New cholesterol pill can lower heart disease risk effectively

An international study led by Monash University has found that a new cholesterol-lowering drug called Obicetrapib could offer a more effective and convenient way...

When a cough could mean heart failure

When people think about heart problems, they usually think of chest pain or trouble breathing. But not many know that something as common as...

This common drug may increase the risk of serious heart problems

New research published in The Journal of Physiology has found a worrying link between the use of anabolic steroids and a higher risk of developing atrial...

Common cholesterol drug may increase risk of kidney problems

A new study from Johns Hopkins University has found that a popular cholesterol-lowering drug called rosuvastatin might increase the risk of kidney problems, especially...

Natural supplements that help manage diabetes and high cholesterol

Managing diabetes and high cholesterol often means making lifestyle changes like eating healthier, getting regular exercise, and sometimes taking prescribed medications. But did you know...

A common drug may help prevent heart attacks without bleeding risks

Heart attacks have been the leading cause of death in the United States for many years. Traditional treatments usually focus on breaking down blood...