Sudden cardiac arrest risk higher in people with type 2 diabetes
At the Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes in Hamburg, Germany, new research brought attention to an important health...
Too much or too little: thyroid treatment linked to higher heart risks
Levothyroxine is one of the most prescribed medications in the United States, showing just how common thyroid problems are.
It’s used to treat hypothyroidism, a...
Blood pressure drugs may lower risk of deadly brain aneurysm ruptures
A new study has found that certain blood pressure medications may lower the risk of a dangerous brain aneurysm rupture.
Researchers found that medications called...
Experts call for broader screening for common cause of high blood pressure
Experts from the Endocrine Society are urging doctors to screen more people for a common but often overlooked hormonal cause of high blood pressure,...
This drug lowers blood pressure and may protect heart in people with arthritis
Methotrexate, a common drug used to treat rheumatoid arthritis (RA), may also lower blood pressure and protect the heart, according to new research from...
Heating pad at night may help lower blood pressure
Using a heating pad overnight may help people with a rare condition called supine hypertension, where blood pressure increases when lying down, especially during...
Walking more cuts heart disease risk in high blood pressure
A large study has found that people with high blood pressure can significantly lower their risk of heart disease and stroke by simply walking...
Lower lead levels could mean healthier blood pressure and heart
A new study has found that even small drops in lead levels in the blood can lead to better heart health.
This is especially important...
Potatoes may lower blood pressure without causing weight gain
Potatoes have often been blamed for weight gain and poor health, but new research shows they may actually help lower blood pressure without adding...
Better diabetes control can help protect the heart’s nervous system
Many people know that diabetes can lead to heart disease, kidney problems, and vision issues.
But fewer people have heard of a serious condition called...