Common sleep drug may harm the heart at night
Midazolam is a medicine that helps people feel calm or sleepy before surgery. It works so well that most patients don’t remember anything about...
Even mild COVID-19 can affect heart function, study finds
A recent study from Brazil has found that even people who had mild cases of COVID-19—and were never hospitalized—can experience lingering effects on their...
Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic can prevent heart disease, study finds
Losing weight is a common New Year’s resolution, and many people are now turning to advanced weight-loss medications like Ozempic for help.
These drugs belong...
Better sleep linked to less severe heart, kidney, and metabolic disease
A new study has found that people who sleep better may be less likely to suffer from a serious mix of health problems that...
Popular weight loss diet may may harm heart and kidney health
A new in-depth review has found that ketogenic (or keto) diets may do more harm than good for many people, especially those who are...
Taking blood pressure drug at night lowers heart disease risk
A recent study has found that people with high blood pressure can improve their heart health and lower their risk of serious heart problems...
A surprising drug may help treat obesity and heart disease
Scientists at Johns Hopkins Medicine have discovered that an experimental drug originally developed for other health problems could help reduce obesity and improve heart...
Understanding high blood pressure drugs and their side effects
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a serious condition that often requires medication to keep it under control. These medicines can lower the risk...
New discovery could help hearts heal faster after a heart attack
Scientists at the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai have found a new way to help the heart heal after a heart attack—by boosting the...
How heart health could affect your brain: New study finds a surprising link
New research shows that early signs of heart trouble may be linked to changes in the brain, such as brain shrinkage, which can be...