Older people may benefit more from certain cholesterol drugs
There's a class of drugs called statins, used to lower the bad kind of cholesterol, known as low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C).
According to a study,...
Good dental health may protect against heart disease
Did you know that looking after your gums could also help your heart? This isn't some sort of riddle, but rather the finding from...
Scientists find a new way to diagnose heart failure
Researchers from the University of Oslo (UiO) have been studying whether biomarkers can improve diagnostic methods for heart failure, which is a major cause...
Walking more steps can benefit people with heart failure
It's no surprise that exercise is good for your heart.
But did you know that even small amounts of walking could make a big difference,...
Dallas radio personality gets a new heart after cardiac problems take a toll
Hal Harbuck was walking from the dock to his family's lake cabin when he felt a severe pain in his chest. Having recently been...
Alzheimer’s disease may also pose a risk for a unique form of heart failure
While June marks Alzheimer's Awareness Month, a new study indicates that people living with Alzheimer's disease (AD) might also be at risk for a...
Scientists find new cause of heart disease
Heart disease, including frightening events like heart attacks and strokes, takes more lives in the United States than any other condition.
Despite the best efforts...
A simple pill for gout could help treat heart failure, study finds
Have you ever heard of gout? It's a type of arthritis, where the joints become swollen and painful.
This happens because of too much uric...
Is venting good for your health?
Venting – the release of negative, pent-up emotions – can feel good. But is it actually good for you?
Or does it do more harm...
AI tool could predict risk of heart disease and dementia
There is something called abdominal aortic calcification (AAC), which is a buildup of calcium in the walls of the abdominal aorta.
The abdominal aorta is...