Heart attack deaths more likely during winter holiday season
Scientific research over time has shown an uptick in cardiac events during the winter holiday season, and more people die from heart attacks between December 25th and January 1st than...
How COVID-19 pandemic impacted U.S. blood pressure health
In a new study from the Cleveland Clinic, researchers found blood pressure levels rose among U.S. adults after the pandemic-related shutdowns of spring 2020.
They...
How vitamin D delivers on heart health
Free from the sun, vitamin D delivers a natural source for one of the hormones essential to our bodies, especially the bones.
In a new...
Heart problem caused by COVID-19 vaccines is rare and mild
In a new study from the University of Utah, researchers found most adolescents and young adults who developed a rare heart problem after being...
Herpes virus can strongly hurt your immune system
In a new study from the University of Córdoba, researchers found a common herpes virus can accelerate the decline of the immune system and...
Statin drugs linked to greater risk of type 2 diabetes
In a recent study published in JAMA Internal Medicine, researchers found for individuals with diabetes, statin initiation is linked to diabetes progression.
The study is from...
Plastics linked to heart disease and high cholesterol
Plastics, part of modern life, are useful but can pose a significant challenge to the environment and may also constitute a health concern.
Indeed, exposure...
Massive heart attack puts 52-year-old on path to better health
Michael Capalbo was standing in an aisle at the pharmacy chain where he was a manager when he felt an intense burning sensation raging...
This drug could help lower obesity, fatty liver, improve your heart health
In a recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, researchers found that a drug first developed to treat Alzheimer’s disease, schizophrenia and sickle...
For people with heart disease, more physical activity may be better
Moderate to vigorous physical activity is linked to risk reductions of non-communicable diseases and mortality.
In a new study from Radboud University, researchers found that...