Two common blood pressure drugs can both prevent heart attack, stroke
A large long-term study has provided new information about two widely used medications for high blood pressure, offering important guidance for both doctors and...
How your gut can help prevent heart disease
For many years, people have joked that the way to someone’s heart is through their stomach.
Modern science now suggests that this old saying may...
Pecan nuts may help people with heart disease
Scientists from Brazil and other countries have found that adding pecan nuts to a healthy diet may benefit people with heart disease.
Coronary artery disease...
Why many people say no to statins even when they could save lives
Heart disease is still one of the biggest causes of death around the world. It can lead to heart attacks, strokes, and long-term disability....
This nighttime drug may harm heart health silently
Midazolam is a medicine often used in hospitals to help patients relax or fall asleep before surgery. It is known for working quickly and...
The early signs of blocked arteries you should never ignore
Many people believe heart attacks happen suddenly without warning, but in reality the body often sends signals long before a serious event occurs. One...
Plant-based diet could reduce risk of heart disease and stroke
Scientists from the Texas Department of State Health Services and other institutions have found that eating a plant-based diet may reduce the risk of...
A new way to predict survival in older heart failure patients
Heart failure is a serious long-term illness that affects millions of older adults around the world. It happens when the heart becomes too weak...
Scientists discover a hidden cause of heart disease
For many years, doctors have worked to prevent heart disease by controlling diabetes, lowering blood pressure, and reducing cholesterol levels.
Medicines such as aspirin and...
Popular cholesterol drug linked to kidney diseases
A new study from Johns Hopkins University has raised fresh concerns about rosuvastatin, a common drug used to lower cholesterol. Cholesterol is a fatty...