New drug could stop sudden death from heart attacks—without dangerous side effects
Each year, around 100,000 people in the UK lose their lives to heart attacks. Many of these deaths happen before the ambulance arrives.
One major...
Probiotics could help reduce high blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol
Scientists from Griffith University in Australia found that probiotic intake is linked to a lower risk of heart disease.
Probiotics are made up of beneficial...
How espresso coffee affects your cholesterol level
Scientists from UiT The Arctic University of Norway found that drinking espresso coffee may affect cholesterol levels differently in men and women.
Coffee is a...
Blackcurrants may improve artery function and blood pressure in older adults
Scientists from Nippon Sport Science University have found that blackcurrant extract may help improve artery function and lower blood pressure in older adults.
Blackcurrants are...
Your tongue might show hidden signs of heart failure, study finds
A new study from Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine has found a surprising way to help detect chronic heart failure—by looking at the bacteria...
Can cholesterol drugs hurt your kidney health?
Statins are one of the most commonly used medicines in the world. They are mainly taken to lower cholesterol levels and reduce the chances...
This treatment benefits people with both sleep apnea and heart rhythm disorders
Obstructive sleep apnea and atrial fibrillation (AFib) are interconnected conditions that together elevate cardiovascular risks.
Having one increases the likelihood of developing the other. The...
Natural ways to lower high blood pressure and protect your heart
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, affects millions of people around the world. It’s known as the “silent killer” because it usually has no...
Leafy greens and beets may help prevent high blood pressure in healthy people
Scientists from Capital Medical University and other institutions have found that eating leafy greens and beets may help prevent high blood pressure in people...
Garlic could help lower high blood pressure and protect artery health
Scientists from the National Institute of Integrative Medicine in Australia have found that garlic may help lower blood pressure, improve gut health, and reduce...