Routine eye test could reveal hidden heart problems in diabetes
People with type 2 diabetes are usually told to have regular eye checks to protect their vision. These tests look for damage caused by...
How doctors should treat congestive heart failure today
You may have heard the term “congestive heart failure” before, either from a doctor, a news story, or someone you know. But many doctors...
Why heart attacks are rising in people under 55
Many people think heart attacks mostly happen to older adults. However, new research shows that this is not always true.
Heart attack deaths are increasing...
Eating earlier and fasting overnight may prevent heart disease
Scientists have long known that what we eat affects our health, but new research suggests that when we eat may be just as important.
A...
A oral diabetes pill could lower heart failure risks
Type 2 diabetes is a long-term condition that affects how the body controls blood sugar. Over time, high blood sugar can damage blood vessels...
A new blood-thinning drug could replace aspirin for heart patients
Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide. For decades, aspirin has been widely used to help people with heart problems...
A common thyroid drug may raise heart death risk
Millions of people take a daily pill for thyroid problems without thinking much about it. One of the most common of these medicines is...
Study finds the real key to heart health
Many people try to improve their health by following popular diets that focus on cutting carbohydrates or reducing fat.
Low-carb diets often limit foods like...
Just two days of oatmeal could cut bad cholesterol by 10%
A simple bowl of oatmeal is often seen as a healthy breakfast, but new research suggests it may have far more powerful effects than...
Less sugar in early years may protect the heart for life, study suggests
A growing body of research suggests that what happens in the earliest years of life can shape health decades later. A new study indicates...