Common cholesterol-lowering statin drug may harm kidney health
Statins can effectively lower high cholesterol, and many individuals take rosuvastatin, one member of this drug class.
But a recent study from Johns Hopkin found...
Active, healthy, pregnant … and in need of a new aortic valve
Erin Kidwell had worked all day and needed a break.
Exercise is her favorite release, so she did a few squats and jumping jacks, then...
How depression, burnout impact your heart health
But in cases where feelings of depression and/or sadness persist for at least two weeks or more, that stress can begin to take a...
Take it from Damar: Learning CPR is easy, quick and can save a life
As you followed the story of Damar Hamlin's heart stopping during an NFL game, the questions surely ran through your mind.
What if I saw...
Cramps in the legs could indicate peripheral artery disease
Peripheral artery disease develops silently, narrowing blood vessels for decades until the supply of nutrients and oxygen falls low enough to cause cramps and...
COVID-19 vaccination linked to fewer heart disease events
Vaccination against COVID-19 is linked to fewer heart attacks, strokes, and other heart issues among people who were infected with COVID-19.
How to prevent heart attacks caused by smoking
In a study from Manchester Metropolitan University, scientists found how to prevent one of the most common types of a heart attack.
The study allows...
Oral bacteria could increase heart disease risk, shows study
Scientists found that infection with a bacterium that causes gum disease and bad breath may increase the risk of heart disease.
How COVID-19 can impact heart health
COVID-19 infections can cause potentially life-threatening heart issues.
Studies suggest that people with COVID-19 are 55% more likely to suffer a major adverse cardiovascular event,...
Can sitting less decrease your risk of heart disease?
Too much sitting has long been criticized for contributing to premature mortality, Type 2 diabetes, and a host of other illnesses.
In a study of...