Heart Health

Why is skin disease psoriasis linked to heart disease?

Scientists from The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University have found evidence suggesting a possible causal relationship between psoriasis and heart disease. This research provides...

Can eggs increase bad cholesterol and reduce your longevity?

A recent study from Zhejiang University sheds light on the link between egg consumption and longevity, suggesting that eating whole eggs and dietary cholesterol...

Blood pressure drug beta-blockers linked to heart failure in women

A recent study has found that women with hypertension who take beta-blockers may face a higher risk of heart failure than men when they...

A single pill can help reduce heart disease, fatty liver disease, obesity

A recent study from Johns Hopkins Medicine has found that a drug originally developed to treat Alzheimer’s disease, schizophrenia, and sickle cell disease could...

Why heart attacks spike on Christmas Day

Every year, more people suffer heart attacks on Christmas Day than on any other day. This surprising and unsettling pattern has been confirmed by studies...

How much longer can you live on cholesterol-lowering drugs?

Statins are widely prescribed medications used to lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes. For many people, the question arises:...

Cannabis use linked to hidden heart risks, study finds

A recent study highlights a serious concern for young adults who use cannabis: an increased risk of heart attacks. Researchers from Unity Health Toronto found...

Young athlete had mild heart issues. His autopsy showed he died from an enlarged...

Jaden Blackwell fell in love with football at age 5. That same year, a pediatrician heard a swishing sound in Jaden's chest. It was a...

How exercise protects your heart health

Heart attacks are one of the leading causes of death worldwide, but the good news is that many of them can be prevented. One of...

Can cholesterol-lowering drugs harm your kidney health?

Statin drugs are some of the most commonly prescribed medications in the world. They are used to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of...