Scientists find a new drug to reduce blood cholesterol
Cholesterol is something the body needs, but having too much of it can be dangerous. When cholesterol builds up in the arteries, it can...
High blood pressure drug may raise risk of sudden cardiac arrest
A new study from the European Sudden Cardiac Arrest Network has found a possible link between a common blood pressure medication and a higher...
Heart attack or anxiety? Understanding the difference
When someone experiences sudden chest pain, rapid heartbeat, or shortness of breath, it’s easy to think they might be having a heart attack. But...
How high is too high? Blood pressure and heart disease risk
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is often called the “silent killer” because it usually doesn’t cause obvious symptoms but can quietly damage...
Healthy sleep is key to better heart and metabolic health, says AHA
Getting enough good-quality sleep is important for a healthy heart and metabolism, according to a new statement from the American Heart Association (AHA).
The statement,...
Vitamin D supplements may lower blood pressure in older people with obesity
A new study published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society shows that taking vitamin D supplements may help lower blood pressure in older...
Early drug combo treatment after heart attack could save lives
Giving heart attack patients a combination of two cholesterol-lowering drugs soon after the event may greatly improve their chances of avoiding another heart attack,...
Hormone therapy during menopause may improve heart health
A new study suggests that hormone therapy, often used to ease symptoms of menopause like hot flashes and night sweats, may also improve heart...
New research links Parkinson’s disease to heart problems
Parkinson’s disease is mostly known for causing problems with movement and the brain.
But a new study suggests it may also affect the heart. Scientists...
Heart failure linked to faster cognitive decline, study finds
More than six million people in the U.S. live with heart failure, and a new study suggests that this condition may also speed up...