Early combo therapy after heart attack improves outcomes
Patients who receive an add-on medication soon after a heart attack have a significantly better prognosis than those who receive it later, or not...
Popular diabetes drug may raise heart disease risks
Rosiglitazone is a medicine that was once seen as a breakthrough for people with type 2 diabetes.
This condition affects hundreds of millions of people...
Drinking coffee this way may prevent heart attack, stroke
Good news for coffee lovers—drinking up to three cups of coffee a day may help reduce the risk of stroke and fatal heart disease,...
Even brief anger can hurt your heart, study finds
A short burst of anger—especially one triggered by painful memories—might be more harmful to your heart than you think.
According to a new study published...
Heart failure speeds up memory loss like aging a decade in 7 years
More than six million people in the United States live with heart failure, and new research suggests they may lose their thinking and memory...
Standing blood pressure spike may signal future heart risks
A new study has found that young and middle-aged adults with high blood pressure who experience a spike in their blood pressure when they...
Weight-loss drugs may help treat heart failure, study finds
Semaglutide and similar drugs, best known for treating diabetes and aiding weight loss, may also help people with a type of heart failure, according...
This diabetes drug could treat heart and kidney diseases
New research has revealed exciting news for people with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease. A medication called sotagliflozin, which is part of...
Widely used blood pressure drug may cause sudden heart stoppage
A recent study from Europe has found a surprising link between a common blood pressure medicine and a higher risk of sudden cardiac arrest.
The...
New cholesterol drug offers hope for people who can’t take statins
Cholesterol is an important substance in the body. It helps build cells and make hormones.
But too much cholesterol can be harmful.
High cholesterol is linked...