A diabetes drug helps people with leg artery disease walk again
A new international study has found that semaglutide, a medicine already used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity, may help people walk better...
Why taking blood pressure medicine at night could save your heart
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a common but serious health problem. Many people have it without knowing, because it often has no...
Dangerous warning signs your heart may be in trouble
Your heart is one of the most important organs in your body. It works every second of your life, pumping blood to your brain,...
A lifetime of healthy eating could prevent most heart disease
Many people think of heart disease as something that happens later in life, but experts say it often starts much earlier. The foods people...
How much should you lower cholesterol? new research gives a clear answer
Many people know that high cholesterol is bad for the heart, but not everyone understands how much it should be lowered. For people who...
AI can find hidden heart disease risk in routine eye scans
Heart disease is still the number one cause of death around the world. It often develops slowly over many years without clear warning signs.
By...
Early clues of heart failure you should never ignore
Heart failure is a common but serious health condition that affects millions of people around the world. Despite its name, it does not mean...
A new drug could prevent first heart attacks and strokes in diabetes
A new study suggests that a powerful cholesterol-lowering drug may help prevent serious heart problems before they even begin.
Researchers from Mass General Brigham have...
Do you still need beta-blockers years after a heart attack?
For many years, people who survived a heart attack were told to take beta-blockers for the rest of their lives. These medicines help reduce...
Even a few more steps a day can cut heart disease risk, study shows
A new large study has found that simply walking more each day can greatly lower the risk of serious heart problems, especially for people...