This skin problem has strong connection with heart disease
When most people think about psoriasis, they picture red, scaly patches on the skin. These patches can be itchy, painful, and make people feel...
New protein discovery could change how we treat heart disease
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Even though doctors have many treatments, like medicines to lower blood pressure...
Nighttime use of sedative may increase heart damage risk
Midazolam is a medicine that helps people feel calm or sleepy before surgery. It works very well, and most patients don’t remember anything about...
This heart drug may pose risks to kidney health, study finds
A new study published in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology has raised concerns about the possible side effects of a cholesterol...
Simple drug could help prevent heart attacks and strokes
Researchers from Tehran University of Medical Sciences have introduced a new and simple way to help prevent heart attacks, strokes, and heart failure.
They studied...
The best time to take vitamins to prevent heart disease
Scientists from Harbin Medical University found the optimal time to take vitamin supplements during the day.
Eating time is relevant for our health. For example,...
Natural ways to help lower high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a common health problem that affects people all over the world.
It happens when the blood vessels become...
This common plant nutrient could help reduce high blood pressure
Scientists from the Hospital of Southern Medical University have found that quercetin — a plant pigment that gives many fruits and vegetables their vibrant...
Start high with statins to lower bad cholesterol, experts say
Doctors agree that lowering LDL cholesterol—the so-called “bad” cholesterol—can make a real difference in preventing and treating heart disease.
High LDL levels can clog arteries,...
Fluctuating blood pressure may signal higher heart disease risk
Have you ever heard of blood pressure? It’s the force your blood puts on the walls of your arteries as it moves through your...