Statins could lower cholesterol, but may raise diabetes risk
Scientists from the VA North Texas Health Care System found that for people with diabetes, statin initiation is linked to diabetes development.
They examined diabetes...
Statins is recommended for primary prevention of heart disease
Scientists from the Oregon Health & Science University found that people aged 40 to 75 years at high risk for heart disease should receive...
Exercise is key to halting progress from diabetes to heart disease
Scientists from the University of Otago found how exercise can reduce the chance of diabetes leading to heart disease.
The research identified that exercise triggers...
Medical marijuana for pain is linked to a slightly higher risk of heart problem
In a study from Gentofte University Hospital, scientists found people who use medical marijuana to treat chronic pain may have a slightly heightened risk...
Common drugs for inflammation linked to heart failure in people with diabetes
In a study from Copenhagen University Hospital, scientists found short-term use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) is associated with a first-time hospitalization for heart...
Poor heart health could predict premature brain aging
In a study from UCL, scientists found that by estimating people's brain age from MRI scans using machine learning, they could identify risk factors...
COVID-19 infection causes higher risk for heart inflammation than vaccines
In a study from the University of Oxford, scientists found the overall risk of myocarditis – inflammation of the heart muscle – is substantially...
Nordic walking could benefit people with heart disease
In a recent study, scientists from the University of Ottawa found that nordic walking leads to a greater increase in functional capacity, and the...
Magnets in electronic devices may affect heart health
In a recent study from the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland, scientists found that magnets in electronic devices may affect heart...
How our immune system causes heart disease
Heart disease is among the leading causes of death globally and imposes a significant burden on the health-care system.
We know some of the causes...