Depression drugs linked to doubled death risk in heart disease
In a recent study from Copenhagen University Hospital, scientists found antidepressants and other psychiatric medications are linked to an almost doubled risk of premature...
‘Good’ cholesterol may not effectively predict heart disease
High-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, often called the "good cholesterol," may not be as effective as scientists once believed in predicting heart disease risk
Honey may help protect your heart and metabolic health
Honey is a complex composition of common and rare sugars, proteins, organic acids, and other bioactive compounds that very likely have health benefits.
In a...
Two widely used high blood pressure drugs may 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...
As hearts race over the World Cup, playing soccer has its benefits from head...
Soccer is filled with cardiovascular activities that can benefit the brain as well as the heart.
Drug for dementia can improve heart health, reduce obesity, fatty liver
In a recent study from Johns Hopkins Medicine, scientists found that a drug first developed to treat Alzheimer’s disease, schizophrenia and sickle cell disease...
Thyroid problems linked to bone fracture, heart attack, stroke
In a recent study from the University of Gothenburg, scientists found in the hormonal disorder primary hyperparathyroidism, patients’ risk of hip fracture is elevated...
Full vaccination lowers risk for heart disease, stroke after COVID-19
Full vaccination against COVID-19 is associated with a lower risk for heart disease and stroke 31 to 120 days after COVID-19.
Blinding eye disease strongly linked to serious heart disease
People with a specific form of AMD are also highly likely to have either underlying heart damage or carotid artery disease linked to stroke.
Scientists find new drug for reducing blood cholesterol
Cholesterol-lowering is one of the most important therapies we have to prolong life and protect people from heart disease, which is still the number...