Heart failure, irregular heartbeat and coronary heart disease linked to cognitive impairment
A new report from the American Heart Association reveals a strong connection between heart health and brain health.
The statement, titled “Cardiac Contributions to Brain...
Stricter blood pressure control offers heart benefits, but with some side effects
A new study from Mass General Brigham suggests that aiming for lower blood pressure numbers can protect the heart, even if it comes with...
Belly fat may harm the heart more than overall weight
A large research study has found that carrying extra fat around the belly—often called a "beer belly"—may be more harmful to the heart than...
Thyroid drugs may increase heart disease risk
A new study from the University of Michigan has revealed a possible link between the strength of thyroid hormone treatment and a higher risk...
Popular cholesterol drug may have harmful effects on kidneys
cholesterol-lowering drug rosuvastatin.
This medication is part of a group called statins, which are commonly used by people around the world to help lower their...
Two common diabetes drugs may raise risk of heart disease
A new study from Northwestern University has found that two common diabetes drugs might increase the risk of serious heart problems.
These drugs—sulfonylureas and basal...
Before you toast, know the risks of ‘holiday heart syndrome’
“Holiday heart syndrome” sounds almost joyful, perhaps something that would afflict an excitable elf. But for people who mix alcohol with their seasonal celebrations,...
Controlling high blood pressure can reduce dementia risk, study confirms
Researchers from Yale School of Medicine have found some hopeful news for people worried about dementia.
In a new study, they looked at two major...
Study finds new way to treat high blood pressure and diabetes
Our blood holds many secrets about our health. Tiny proteins that flow through our bloodstream can give doctors important clues about what’s happening inside...
The ‘gift’ of a heart transplant gave him another chance at life – and...
After a full day of yardwork at his home in Mechanicsville, Virginia, Denis Popp felt his left shoulder throb.
He figured it was a flare-up...