Shingles vaccine may help prevent heart attacks and strokes
Shingles is a painful skin condition caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. Many people don’t realize that once you’ve had chickenpox, the...
What to do if you have a heart attack alone
Imagine you’re by yourself when you suddenly feel a crushing pain in your chest. It spreads to your arm and jaw, making you lightheaded...
This cholesterol drug may harm kidneys
A recent study from Johns Hopkins University has raised concerns about rosuvastatin, a widely used drug for lowering cholesterol. The research suggests that taking...
Flossing might help lower stroke and heart disease risks
Taking care of your teeth may do more than just keep your smile bright. A new study suggests that flossing regularly could lower the...
Changing cholesterol levels linked to higher dementia risk, study finds
A new study suggests that older adults whose cholesterol levels change significantly over time may have a higher risk of developing dementia compared to...
Orange compound may help reduce obesity and heart disease risk
Scientists from Western University have discovered that a natural compound found in sweet oranges and tangerines could help fight obesity, diabetes, and heart disease....
Many people with heart failure have untreated diabetes and high blood pressure
A new study has found that many people with heart failure also have diabetes or high blood pressure, but even when treated, these conditions...
Rare condition caused teen dancer’s heart to stop on stage
Preparing to go on stage, Noelle Hunter was buzzing with nerves.
Hunter, 17 at the time and living in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, had been dancing...
AI and ECG tests may help detect cognitive decline early
A new study suggests that electrocardiogram (ECG) tests, combined with artificial intelligence (AI), could one day help detect premature aging and cognitive decline. The...
This drug protects heart and kidneys in type 2 diabetes
People with type 2 diabetes are more likely to develop serious health problems like heart disease, strokes, heart failure, and kidney disease. These complications...