These two diabetes drugs may increase heart attack risk
A recent study from Northwestern University has raised significant concerns about two commonly prescribed diabetes drugs—sulfonylureas and basal insulin—especially in relation to heart health.
These...
Scientists find drug combo to protect against heart disease, stroke
A recent study conducted by scientists from the Tehran University of Medical Sciences has brought promising news for preventing heart attacks, strokes, and heart...
Scientists find a new cause of artery hardening
For many years, doctors have battled cardiovascular disease by focusing on controlling diabetes, lowering blood pressure, and reducing cholesterol with medications like aspirin and...
This blood pressure drug is linked to higher risk of sudden cardiac arrest
A recent study in Europe has found a surprising link between a common drug for high blood pressure and an increased risk of sudden...
How blood vessels in the eye could predict heart disease, high blood pressure
Scientists have made an exciting discovery about how the tiny blood vessels in the back of the eye can tell us a lot about...
Research finds a big cause of deadly heart rhythm diseases
A recent study from Johns Hopkins and other institutions has uncovered a surprising factor behind the development of deadly heart rhythm disorders in patients...
How to prevent heart attack if you have diabetes
A recent study from the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute and other collaborators has highlighted a promising new approach to preventing serious heart-related events...
Widely used painkillers may be harmful to heart, kidneys, sleep and bodyweight
Painkillers are widely used to manage both acute and chronic pain, providing much-needed relief for many people.
However, recent research has highlighted potential health risks...
Can aspirin increase your heart failure risk?
A recent study from the University of Freiburg has brought attention to the potential risks associated with aspirin use, particularly concerning heart failure.
Aspirin is...
Protecting yourself from the painful shingles virus may also protect heart health
Shingles is a funny-sounding name for a seriously painful disease. How painful? That's hard to put into words. Printable ones, at least.
Officially, shingles pain...