Common blood pressure drug may increase heart failure risk
A new study from the University of Bologna in Italy has found that a common medicine used to treat high blood pressure may increase...
New drug could prevent sudden death from heart attacks
Every year, many people around the world die suddenly from heart attacks. In the UK alone, around 100,000 people lose their lives to heart...
Obesity and hormone drugs combine to raise blood clot risk in women
A new study has found that women who are overweight and take estrogen-based medications—such as hormone therapy or birth control pills—face a much higher...
Why recognizing heart valve disease early could save your life
Heart valve disease is a growing health concern that affects millions of people around the world.
According to the American Heart Association, over 60,000 people...
GLP-1 medications: how they help with obesity, diabetes, and heart health
GLP-1 and dual GIP/GLP-1 medications are becoming more popular as effective treatments for people with obesity or type 2 diabetes.
These medications not only help...
Study finds a big hidden cause of heart disease
Heart disease is one of the main causes of death in Western countries. A common type of heart disease is atherosclerosis.
This happens when plaque...
Type 2 diabetes may increase risk of sudden cardiac arrest
When people talk about how to stay healthy with type 2 diabetes, the advice is often simple: eat healthier, exercise more, and control your...
Study finds a new way to treat irregular heartbeat
Atrial Fibrillation, or AF, is a heart condition where the heart beats in an irregular and often fast way.
In the UK, this condition has...
Big causes of artery hardening everyone needs to know
Atherosclerosis is a condition where the arteries become narrow and hard. Arteries are the blood vessels that carry blood from your heart to the...
Eye tests may reveal hidden heart problems in people with diabetes
A new study from the University of Leicester has found that a simple eye test could help spot hidden heart problems in people with...