Statin use not justified for healthy people with high cholesterol
In a study from the University of South Florida, scientists found many healthy people don’t benefit from statins.
About 40 million adults in the United...
High dose of biotin supplement could hide heart attacks
More and more older people are turning to vitamin biotin to fortify their aging skin, hair, and nails.
But in a recent study at the...
Traditional medicine could give new hope to people with heart disease
When the heart fails in young athletes, it is often due to the condition of arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC).
ARVC is estimated to be...
After COVID-19, experts say watch for these potential heart and brain problems
COVID-19 was full of surprises early on, causing mild problems in the short term for some people and serious complications for others.
Long term, it...
Common high blood pressure drug may raise heart failure risk in women
In a study from the University of Bologna, scientists found that women taking beta-blockers for hypertension with no prior history of heart disease have...
A high-fat Mediterranean diet may still reduce risks of breast cancer, diabetes, heart attacks
According to scientists, a healthy diet can include “a lot of fat.”
In a recent study, scientists suggest that a Mediterranean diet with no restrictions...
Replacing red meat with plant foods may lower heart disease risk
In a study from Harvard University, scientists found that replacing red meat with high-quality plant foods such as beans, nuts, or soy may be...
Cooking heat could hold clues to heart disease
In a study from the University of Edinburgh, scientists found that food cooked at high heat may carry toxic chemicals that raise the risk...
Medical cannabis linked to to higher risk of heart rhythm problems
In a study from Gentofte University, scientists found people with chronic pain who use medical cannabis have a higher risk for heart rhythm disorders...
Adding two minerals to drinking water may help lower high blood pressure
In an Emory University study, researchers found that adding two essential minerals to drinking water may help lower blood pressure.
The two minerals are calcium...