Heart Health

This high blood pressure drug may hurt your gut health

In a recent study published in the journal Circulation, researchers found that a type of high blood pressure drug called calcium channel blocker is...

Taller people have higher risk of this heart problem

In a new study from Penn Medicine, researchers found that taller people have an increased risk of developing atrial fibrillation (AFib), an irregular and...

Certain diabetes drugs may lower risk of major heart problems

In a new study, researchers found that drugs known as sodium glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors are linked to a lower risk of major...

This nutrient in your dinner may harm heart health

In a new study from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, researchers found that an increase in the consumption of branch chain amino acids...

Drinking coffee may help reduce heart failure risk

In a new study from the University of Colorado, researchers found drinking one or more cups of caffeinated coffee may reduce heart failure risk. Coronary...

These two food linked to higher risk of diabetes, stroke and heart disease

In a recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, researchers found that salt and too many processed meats are linked...

These common vaccines may reduce heart failure death

In a new study from the University of Connecticut, researchers found that influenza and pneumonia vaccinations are associated with fewer hospital deaths in patients...

Fish oil supplements linked to this dangerous heart problem

In a new study from Virginia Commonwealth University, researchers found that omega-3 supplements are linked to an increased likelihood of developing atrial fibrillation in...

These common painkillers may harm your heart and kidneys

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...

Scientists find how to improve prostate cancer and high cholesterol treatments

In a new study from the University of Copenhagen, researchers have cracked the code for controlling a group of enzymes that affect our metabolism. They...