New Cholesterol Pill Could Give Hope to People Who Cannot Take Statins
Cholesterol is a waxy, fatty substance that every cell in the body needs to function properly. It helps produce hormones, vitamin D, and substances...
How School Air Pollution Could Affect Children’s Health for Years to Come
When parents think about air pollution, they often worry about asthma or coughing.
However, a large European study suggests that dirty air may also quietly...
How Smoking Turns the Immune System Against Your Heart
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in many countries, and smoking is one of its biggest risk factors.
Doctors have advised people to...
New Cholesterol Guidelines Reveal Millions May Need Better Treatment
Millions of Americans may have cholesterol levels that are now considered too high under newly updated heart health guidelines, according to a new study...
Heart Risk Test May Also Predict Cancer, Major Study Finds
Doctors often use risk calculators to estimate a person's chance of having a heart attack or stroke within the next 10 years.
These tools combine...
Cholesterol Drugs Can Cause Surprising Changes in Brain, Lungs, Weight
Many people take medicine to lower their cholesterol as they get older because high cholesterol can quietly build up inside blood vessels.
Over time, this...
Your Daily Coffee Habit Could Give Your Heart a Healthy Boost
Coffee is one of the world's most popular drinks, with millions of people starting their day with a cup. For years, scientists debated whether...
One Simple Pill Could Help Prevent Thousands of Heart Attacks and Strokes
Heart disease is the leading cause of death around the world. It increases the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and heart failure, which can...
Common Sedative Drug Used at Night May Harm Your Heart
Millions of people receive medicines before surgery to help them relax and reduce anxiety. One of the most common is midazolam, a sedative that...
Fatty Liver May Be a Hidden Warning Sign for Future Heart Disease
Fatty liver disease, also known as hepatic steatosis, happens when too much fat builds up inside the liver.
It has become very common because of...