Common diabetes drugs may raise heart disease risk
For many years, doctors have commonly prescribed two drugs—sulfonylureas and basal insulin—as backup treatments for people with type 2 diabetes when the first-choice drug,...
Lowering blood pressure below 120 may greatly improve heart health
A new study from researchers at Mass General Brigham shows that lowering high blood pressure more than usual may bring big health benefits—even if...
Popular heart drug combo may raise bleeding risk, study warns
A new study published in the journal JAMA has found that a common blood pressure drug may increase the chance of serious bleeding in...
New cholesterol drug offers hope for people who can’t take statins
Cholesterol is a fatty substance that our bodies need for things like making hormones and building healthy cells. But when cholesterol levels get too...
Drinking coffee could help control blood pressure, shows study
In a study from the University of Bologna and elsewhere, scientists found that drinking coffee helps maintain low blood pressure.
People who drink two or...
How to prevent heart disease with a balanced diet
Heart disease is a leading cause of death worldwide. However, making informed dietary choices can significantly reduce the risk of developing heart disease.
In this...
Compounds in teas may help lower blood pressure, study finds
A recent study has demonstrated that compounds found in both green and black tea can relax blood vessels, explaining the antihypertensive properties of tea...
Cinnamon could help lower blood pressure and improve cholesterol
Researchers from Mashhad University of Medical Sciences have found that cinnamon may help reduce blood pressure and improve cholesterol levels in people with stage...
Why common heart tests miss half of future heart attacks
Heart attacks are often seen as sudden and unexpected events, but in reality, they usually develop silently over many years.
Fatty material called plaque slowly...
15 gut bacteria may cause heart disease, study finds
Heart disease is the number one cause of death around the world, taking nearly 20 million lives each year.
While most people know that genetics,...