6 ‘heart-health’ supplements cannot lower cholesterol effectively as statins
There are two types of cholesterol. High-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol is called the "good" cholesterol because it protects the heart.
In contrast, high levels of...
Diabetes linked to heart valve disease, study finds
People with diabetes display an increased risk of disease in left-sided heart valves compared to controls without diabetes.
Born with 6 heart defects, he’s now a college junior and competitive swimmer
Zayne McCall was blue when he was born. Before his mother could hold him, doctors rushed him away to run tests.
At first, they thought...
Widely used heart drugs linked to higher heart failure risk
Heart failure is a leading driver of health care costs in the United States. Heart failure occurs when the heart cannot meet the body’s...
Eating whole eggs may harm your heart health
A person’s intake of whole eggs and cholesterol was linked to a higher risk of death, while intake of egg whites or egg substitutes was linked to a lower death.
Cervical, breast, heart, bowel: here’s what women should be getting screened regularly
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, many have felt anxious about going to the GP and other health facilities, believing these places have had a greater...
Diabetes drugs may benefit all people with heart failure
There are more than 64 million people worldwide affected by heart failure, half of whom have mildly reduced or preserved ejection fraction.
In a study from Brigham...
Thyroid hormone treatment intensity linked to higher death risk in heart disease
Scientists found that thyroid hormone treatment intensity is linked to an increased risk of heart death.
More physical activity before a heart attack may reduce risk for a second one
Scientists have long known that regular physical activity helps prevent stroke, heart attacks and other forms of cardiovascular disease.
In a new study, scientists found...
Some flu vaccine reactions might be a good sign for people with heart disease
People with heart disease who forego annual flu vaccination for fear of having an adverse reaction may wish to reconsider.