Bedroom nighttime light may raise heart disease risk, study finds
A new study has found that living in areas with more artificial light at night may increase stress in the brain, inflame blood vessels,...
Common sleep supplement may raise heart failure risk
People who take melatonin regularly to help them sleep may be putting their heart health at risk, according to new research presented at the...
Are blood pressure drugs putting women at risk of heart failure?
A new study from the University of Bologna has revealed an important health warning for women with high blood pressure.
The research found that some...
Could cholesterol drugs protect your memory too?
Cholesterol is a fat-like substance that moves through your blood. Your body actually needs some cholesterol because it helps build cells and make hormones.
But...
Tiny blood fragments play a big role in heart disease
Scientists at New York University have made an important discovery about platelets—the tiny pieces of cells in our blood.
Most people know platelets as the...
Popular blood pressure drug may raise risk of sudden cardiac arrest
A new study has raised concern about a common medicine used to treat high blood pressure.
The research shows that this medicine might increase the...
How high blood pressure harms your kidneys and heart
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is often called a “silent killer” because it usually has no obvious signs or symptoms. Even though...
Medical marijuana may increase risk of heart rhythm disorders
A new study from Gentofte University Hospital in Denmark has found that using medical marijuana to treat long-term pain might slightly raise the risk...
Treating gum disease may prevent heart attack, stroke
A new study has found that treating severe gum disease might do more than protect your teeth—it could also help prevent serious heart problems...
How helpful blood vessel cells can turn harmful in heart disease
Heart disease is the number one cause of death in many places, including the United States. In fact, about one out of every four...