Why some people refuse life-saving heart drugs
Heart disease is one of the biggest health problems worldwide. In the United States alone, it is the leading cause of death, with someone...
Who really needs long-term blood thinners after a heart surgery?
Blood thinners are important medicines that help stop blood clots from forming. These clots can be life-threatening, especially for people who have had a...
Study shows big cause of coronary artery disease
Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death around the world, responsible for nearly 25% of all deaths in the United States...
Small habit can help control high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol
The American Heart Association (AHA) has released a new statement encouraging doctors to advise healthy adults with slightly elevated blood pressure or cholesterol to...
Why vitamin D is very important for blood pressure and heart health
When people think of vitamin D, strong bones and a healthy immune system often come to mind.
While it's true that this "sunshine vitamin" is...
A breakthrough in regenerating insulin-producing cells for diabetes treatment
Scientists from Mount Sinai Health System in New York City and City of Hope in Los Angeles have discovered a promising new approach to...
New cholesterol pill can lower heart disease risk effectively
An international study led by Monash University has found that a new cholesterol-lowering drug called Obicetrapib could offer a more effective and convenient way...
When a cough could mean heart failure
When people think about heart problems, they usually think of chest pain or trouble breathing. But not many know that something as common as...
This common drug may increase the risk of serious heart problems
New research published in The Journal of Physiology has found a worrying link between the use of anabolic steroids and a higher risk of developing atrial...
Common cholesterol drug may increase risk of kidney problems
A new study from Johns Hopkins University has found that a popular cholesterol-lowering drug called rosuvastatin might increase the risk of kidney problems, especially...