A new hope for preventing heart attacks
Heart attacks can be scary. They happen when blood flow to a part of the heart gets blocked. This can damage the heart muscle...
Statin alternative reduces heart disease risk, cholesterol levels
Imagine you were asked to cook a meal, but you put too much salt in it. The taste would be awful, right?
The same thing...
A deep dive into coffee, green tea and high blood pressure
Do you like drinking coffee or green tea? Many adults love these beverages, especially in the morning. Coffee gives them a quick energy boost,...
Statins: protecting blood vessels beyond lowering cholesterol
Statins, cholesterol-lowering medications taken by over 40 million Americans, have been found to provide benefits beyond just reducing "bad" cholesterol.
A recent study has provided...
Alcohol and your heart: a surprising link
Did you know that a little alcohol might be good for your heart? A study led by scientists from Massachusetts General Hospital found out...
Night-time use of this drug may increase heart damage risk
Scientists noticed that midazolam could be linked to heart damage, but only when the medicine is given at night.
Keep an eye on your heart: regular blood pressure checks at home are important!
Imagine you're a superhero and your superpower is to stop bad guys from causing harm in your city.
Your heart has a similar job! It...
When sadness hurts: how strong grief can affect your heart
Grief can be so intense that it actually increases your blood pressure. This is what a group of researchers found in a recent study.
This...
Scientists find a sweet solution for obesity, diabetes, and heart disease
A molecule found in sweet oranges and tangerines, named nobiletin, might aid in reducing obesity and preventing diabetes and heart disease.
Detective scientists solve the mystery of high blood pressure
After a lot of hard work, the scientists found many clues in the non-coding DNA that might be influencing blood pressure.