These weight-loss drugs may protect the heart, study finds
Injectable weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic and Mounjaro may do more than help people shed pounds—they may also protect the heart.
A new study by...
Can cholesterol drug statins really help you live longer?
Statins are widely used medicines that help lower cholesterol and protect the heart. Many people wonder whether taking statins can actually help them live...
Study finds a surprising cause of heart disease
Heart disease is one of the most common causes of death in the world. In the United States, it is responsible for about one...
Take your blood pressure pills at bedtime to protect your heart best
A new study has found that people with high blood pressure can lower their risk of heart disease and death just by changing the...
Even ‘normal’ blood pressure in your 30s could raise heart disease risk later in...
A new study has found that even people with “normal” blood pressure in their 30s may face a higher risk of heart attacks, strokes,...
Reducing ‘bad’ cholesterol to very low levels may protect stroke survivors
People who have had an ischemic stroke—a stroke caused by a blocked blood vessel—face a high risk of having another stroke or heart problem.
Because...
How to lower dangerous blood fats triglycerides naturally
Many people don’t realize that too much fat in your blood can quietly hurt your health. One type of this fat is called triglycerides.
Your...
A simple dose change that could make blood thinner drugs safer
Many people who have had a dangerous blood clot need to take blood thinners for months or even years to stop a new clot...
Do you really need blood pressure drug beta blockers for years after a heart...
After a heart attack, doctors often prescribe beta blockers to help protect the heart. These drugs are used to treat high blood pressure, chest...
Should you worry about melatonin and heart failure? The evidence isn’t clear
A study presented at the American Heart Association’s scientific meetings has raised concerns about melatonin, one of Britain’s most commonly prescribed sleep aids.
The findings...