Calcium supplements may increase earlier death in heart problem
Calcium supplements are frequently given to older people to lessen the risk of brittle bones (osteoporosis) and fractures.
ER nurse went into cardiac arrest at daughter’s school
Laura Rodriguez felt dizzy after dropping off her 5-year-old daughter for one of the first days of kindergarten.
Then she began sweating as she walked...
Common heart problem may cause physical, social and mental decline
In a study from Cedars-Sinai, scientists found symptoms of the increasingly common cardiovascular condition known as ischemia with no obstructive coronary arteries (INOCA) can...
People doing this job far more likely to die from cancer and heart attacks
In a study from the Fire Brigades Union and elsewhere, scientists found that firefighters' death rate from all cancers is 1.6 times higher than...
How to reduce blood pressure to prevent heart disease effectively
A recent study from the University of Alabama at Birmingham found that intensive blood pressure treatment targeting systolic blood pressure <120 mm Hg can...
Scientists find a dietary supplement that may fix a broken heart
In a study from Osaka University, scientists found that one particular supplement called tricaprin may help fix a broken heart.
They found that a dietary...
‘Bad’ cholesterol levels increase by 20% post-Christmas
Levels of LDL cholesterol, the so-called "bad cholesterol" that blocks arteries, have been found to be 20% higher immediately after Christmas compared to the...
Keto diets may increase risks of heart disease, cancer
The term “ketogenic (keto) diet” generally refers to a diet that is very low in carbohydrates, modest in protein, and high in fat.
This mix...
This statin drug for lowering cholesterol may harm kidney health
Statins can effectively lower high cholesterol, and many people take rosuvastatin, one member of this drug class.
A recent study from Johns Hopkins found that...
NFL player’s cardiac arrest was a triggering, traumatic event for many
When Damar Hamlin's heart stopped, millions held their breath.