Early drug combo therapy after heart attack could reduce death risk
People who receive an extra medication soon after a heart attack have a much better chance of avoiding another one, according to a new...
Taking blood pressure medicine at night may improve heart health
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common health problem. It can lead to serious issues like heart attacks, strokes, or heart...
Steroid use may increase risk of dangerous heart rhythm disorder
Scientists from the University of Birmingham and their partners in Germany have found a troubling link between using anabolic steroids and an increased risk...
Heart disease linked to lower physical activity 12 years before onset
A large study has found that adults who later develop heart disease start to become less physically active about 12 years before their diagnosis.
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Can high cholesterol cause a stroke?
Cholesterol is a fatty substance found in the blood. While the body needs some cholesterol to function properly, too much of it can lead...
High blood pressure alone can damage kidneys, study finds
A new study from the Medical University of Vienna shows that high blood pressure on its own—without other health problems like diabetes—can cause early...
Heart failure tied to faster mental decline, study finds
More than six million Americans live with heart failure, and a new study shows that these individuals are more likely to experience faster mental...
This daily habit effectively prevents heart disease, high blood pressure
The American Heart Association (AHA) has released a new statement encouraging doctors to help patients with slightly high blood pressure or cholesterol become more...
Surprising side effects of cholesterol-lowering medications
Doctors often give people medicine to lower their cholesterol in order to prevent serious health problems like heart disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes,...
Why women should ce cautious about this blood pressure drug
A new study from the University of Bologna has revealed that women taking beta-blockers for high blood pressure may face a higher risk of...