What to do if you have a heart attack while alone
Imagine you're alone at home or walking down the street, and suddenly a terrible pain grips your chest. The pain might spread to your...
Big hidden dangers in a popular blood pressure pill you need to know
Chlorthalidone is a common medicine that helps many people lower their blood pressure. But new research from Columbia University shows there may be some...
Big swings in blood pressure may raise risk of sudden cardiac death
Middle-aged adults who have blood pressure that changes a lot over time might be at a higher risk of sudden cardiac death, according to...
The best exercises to naturally lower high blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects millions of people around the world.
If it’s not managed properly, it can lead to serious health problems like...
New drug can help people with high cholesterol who can’t take statins
Cholesterol is a type of fat found in every cell in the body. It’s needed for many important jobs, like making hormones and helping...
A surprising blood pressure drug may help you live longer
As we get older, our bodies naturally change. Things don’t work as well as they used to, and we’re more likely to get sick.
Aging...
Common diabetes problem can raise risk of sudden heart failure
When we think about keeping the heart healthy, we usually focus on things like diet, exercise, and keeping blood sugar under control.
But for people...
How an obesity gene may prevent heart disease
Obesity is often linked to serious health problems like heart disease and high cholesterol.
But a new study has found something surprising: people who are...
Early menopause may raise risk of dangerous metabolic syndrome
A new study shows that women who go through menopause earlier in life may have a higher risk of developing metabolic syndrome, a serious...
New drug could effectively treat massive heart attack
A new drug being tested in heart attack patients could change how doctors treat one of the most dangerous types of heart attacks.
This drug...