Popular blood pressure pill may have dangerous health risks
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide.
To help lower blood pressure, doctors often prescribe medications. One...
Why cocoa may lower heart disease and high blood pressure risks
Two recent studies published in the journals Age and British Journal of Nutrition reveal that cocoa flavanols—a type of plant-based compound found in cacao...
Popular pain relief pills may affect heart, kidney, sleep and body weight
Many people use painkillers every day to help with everything from sore muscles to long-term pain conditions.
These medicines can make life easier by reducing...
Is your blood pressure medicine safe? what you need to know about chlorthalidone
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a common health problem that affects many people around the world.
It happens when the force of your...
New breakthrough offers hope for heart and muscle diseases
Scientists have made an exciting breakthrough that could one day cure serious genetic diseases that affect the heart and muscles.
These diseases are caused by...
Nearly 1 in 4 Americans now at risk for heart failure
Heart failure is becoming a major health concern in the United States. A new report shows that the lifetime risk of developing heart failure...
Drinking coffee this way may help prevent heart disease, stroke
There’s good news for coffee lovers! A new study from Semmelweis University suggests that drinking up to three cups of coffee a day may...
Why a persistent cough could be a sign of heart failure
When most people think about heart problems, they usually imagine chest pain or shortness of breath—not a cough.
But for people with congestive heart failure...
How sleep apnea might speed up aging and harm the heart
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is known for causing breathing problems during sleep, but new research shows it may do much more.
A recent review published...
Which cholesterol drug is better for your heart health?
Rosuvastatin and atorvastatin are two of the most common medications used to lower LDL cholesterol, often called “bad” cholesterol.
Doctors frequently prescribe these drugs to...