Surgery may lower death and heart risks in hyperthyroidism
A new study from Boston University has found that surgery may be a better long-term treatment for people with hyperthyroidism, especially when it comes...
Can fish oil really help lower cholesterol and blood pressure?
In the sea of dietary supplements claiming to boost our health, fish oil has been a standout for its purported benefits on heart health,...
Art programs can help prevent heart disease, diabetes and other leading causes of death
Art isn’t just something we see on a stage or in a studio—it can actually help us live longer and healthier lives.
That’s the main...
This small change could save millions with high blood pressure
High blood pressure, often called the “silent killer,” happens when the force of blood flowing through your arteries stays too high for too long.
It...
Heart disease is still the world’s top killer, study finds
Cardiovascular diseases (also called CVD) are still the number one cause of death in the world.
A new report from the Global Burden of Disease...
Vascular dementia and heart disease: What you need to know
The factors that raise the risk of heart disease and stroke can also raise the risk of dementia.
When blood vessels are damaged or blocked,...
New AFib diagnosis? Here’s some help to clear any confusion
Atrial fibrillation can cause confusion.
Most people with AFib, a type of irregular heartbeat, know nothing about it until their diagnosis. Learning that management can...
Why fluctuating blood pressure could signal future heart risk
Blood pressure is a way to measure how strongly your blood pushes against the walls of your arteries as it moves through your body.
You...
Fewer adults need aspirin to prevent heart disease, study finds
A new study shows that far fewer middle-aged adults may need to take aspirin to prevent heart disease, according to researchers from Rochester General...
Research shows surprising side effects of cholesterol drugs
As we get older, doctors often prescribe medications to help lower cholesterol and protect against heart disease and other health problems.
The most common drugs...