Common cholesterol-lowering drug may lower COVID-19 severity, death risk
Statin drugs lower low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol by slowing down the liver’s production of cholesterol.
They also increase the liver’s ability to remove LDL cholesterol...
Plant omega-3 could benefit people with heart failure
Heart failure patients with lower ALA had a worse prognosis during follow-up compared with patients with higher levels.
Common painkillers may harm heart, kidneys, bodyweight, and sleep
Painkillers are effective to manage acute and chronic pain, but they can bring health risks.
Several studies have shown that common painkillers people use in...
E-cigarettes could cause dangerous heart problem
-cigarettes (electronic cigarettes) are battery-operated devices designed to look and feel similar to cigarettes or cigars, but they don't burn tobacco.
E-cigarettes heat liquids to...
Heart disease risk and depression: a new study explores whether the two may be...
For generations, people have been fascinated by the links between mind and body. For example, do people really die of a broken heart?
Does a...
COVID-19 linked to higher risk of heart disease and death
In a new study, scientists found COVID-19 infection is linked to a subsequent heightened risk of poor cardiovascular health and death, particularly among those...
Doing this can greatly benefit people with slightly high blood pressure, cholesterol
Elevated blood pressure is blood pressure that is slightly higher than what is considered ideal.
According to the American College of Cardiology and the American...
Mild thyroid diseases can cause severe heart problems
Thyroid disease is common, especially among older people and women. The thyroid hormone affects a person’s physical energy, temperature, weight, and mood.
Functional disorders are...
Refined grain foods are not linked to heart disease risk, study finds
Refined grains include white flour, white rice, and white bread. Many breads, cereals, crackers, desserts and pastries are made with refined grains.
In a study from...
Scientists find a cause of coronary heart disease
Coronary heart disease is a chronic disease that affects the blood vessels that supply blood to your heart. It can lead to chest pain...