New Cholesterol Drug Could Help Millions Who Cannot Take Statins
High cholesterol is one of the biggest risk factors for heart disease and stroke, two of the leading causes of death around the world.
Although...
Scientists Discover a Hidden Cause of Heart Disease
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death across the world. In the United States alone, it is responsible for about one out of...
High-Dose Blood Pressure Drug May Increase Risk of Sudden Cardiac Arrest
A commonly prescribed medicine used to treat high blood pressure and chest pain is receiving new attention after researchers found it may increase the...
Scientists Discover Hidden Inflammation Trigger of Heart Disease
Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death around the world. One of the main reasons is a condition called atherosclerosis.
This disease...
Reducing Ultra-Processed Foods May Lower Heart Disease Risk
For many families, ultra-processed foods have become a normal part of daily life. Busy schedules often make packaged meals, processed snacks, sugary drinks, and...
Chronic Kidney Disease is Linked to Heart Damage, Study Finds
People living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) face much more than problems with their kidneys.
They are also far more likely to develop heart disease,...
Common Heart Medicine May Not Help Everyone with Heart Failure
Heart failure is a serious medical condition that affects millions of people around the world and is a major cause of hospital admissions.
Despite its...
Popular Cholesterol Drug Linked to Higher Kidney Disease Risks
Millions of people around the world take medicines called statins every day to lower cholesterol and reduce their chances of heart attacks and strokes.
These...
One New Pill Could Help Both Heart Failure and Sleep Apnea
A team of researchers from the University of Auckland is studying a promising new medicine that may one day help people living with both...
Exercise Protects the Heart Better Than Weight-Loss Drug Alone
Severe obesity is becoming more common around the world and greatly increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and many other...