Many healthy people don’t benefit from cholesterol-lowering statins, study finds
A recent study from the University of South Florida found many healthy people don’t benefit from statins.
About 40 million adults in the United States...
Hearts and bodies change with age, heart disease treatments may need to change
In a new statement from the American Heart Association, scientists found for people ages 75 and older, age-related changes in general health and in...
These two high blood pressure drugs prevent heart disease effectively
A recent study from Geisinger Medical Center found people who are just beginning treatment for high blood pressure can benefit equally from two different...
Why a sportswriter’s sudden death should lead you to ask about your own family...
The sudden death of celebrated sportswriter Grant Wahl at a World Cup match in Qatar last week shocked those who knew him – and...
Scientists find how to prevent heart attack in people with diabetes
In a study from the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute and elsewhere, scientists how to prevent serious events like a heart attack or death...
Snow shoveling can be dangerous to your heart
In a statement from the American Heart Association, scientists urge caution when picking up that shovel or even starting the snowblower.
They suggest that many...
Vitamin E could prevent muscle damage after heart attack
A recent study from the Baker Institute found vitamin E could be used to save muscle from dying during a heart attack.
The finding sheds...
These places may harm people with high blood pressure, heart disease
In a study from the American Heart Association, scientists found visiting high-altitude locations may be dangerous for people with high blood pressure or certain...
Scientists find new way to prevent heart disease
Nearly half of all American adults have elevated blood pressure or hypertension. High blood pressure contributes to 65% of cardiovascular deaths in the United...
Scientists find best blood sugar levels to prevent strokes, heart disease
Blood sugar control has always been important for people with diabetes when it comes to preventing a stroke.
A recent study from Seoul National University...