Scientists find a common cause of heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure
Visceral fat—fat stored around the organs in the belly and around the intestines—is known to be associated with a higher risk of developing diabetes...
Why cholesterol-lowering drugs can cause muscle pain
The use of statin drugs to lower cholesterol, and ultimately reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, has become widespread.
Previous studies suggest that nearly half...
This vitamin can prevent muscle damage after heart attack
In a new study from the Baker Institute, researchers found vitamin E could be used to save muscle from dying during a heart attack.
The...
Very high levels of ‘good’ cholesterol may be harmful, study finds
In a recent study from Emory University, researchers found very high levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL or "good") cholesterol may be associated with an...
These 2 high blood pressure drugs can prevent heart disease effectively
In a recent study published in Hypertension, researchers found people who are just beginning treatment for high blood pressure can benefit equally from two...
Sex drug Viagra may help treat this heart disease
In a new study from the University of Manchester, researchers found the drug Viagra, used to treat sexual impotence, may strongly suppress abnormal heart...
As a teen, she saw her mom die from the same heart problem she...
At 13, Alison Conklin passed out while playing in a basketball tournament. When she collapsed again during a competitive game of floor hockey, her...
Rural heart patients could face more hopelessness
Adults with heart disease living in a rural area, especially those who aren't married, may have more feelings of hopelessness, according to new research...
Vitamin K may help cut heart disease risk by a third
In a new study from Edith Cowan University, researchers found that people who eat a diet rich in vitamin K have up to a...
COVID can trigger heart inflammation, study finds
In a new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, researchers found COVID-19 increases the risk of developing myocarditis (heart inflammation) much...