How to avoid frailty and stay strong as you age
It is no secret. As people age, strength dwindles and their bodies become more vulnerable to illness.
But many do not realize this phenomenon is...
This bone health drug may harm heart health
A recent study from the University of Oxford and elsewhere found new evidence that treatment with the novel anti-osteoporotic medicine, romosozumab, may lead to...
For people with high blood pressure, this method may cut heart attack, stroke risk...
In a new study, researchers found people enrolled in a telemonitoring program to control high blood pressure were about half as likely to have...
This gout drug may help treat heart disease
In a new study, researchers found drug colchicine reduces the risk of major heart events in patients with chronic coronary disease.
The research was conducted...
Quit smoking to cut stroke risk if you have irregular heartbeat
In a new study, researchers urged people with atrial fibrillation—the most common heart rhythm disorder—to kick the habit and cut their stroke risk.
The research...
Scientists find new way to fix heart attack damage faster
In a new study, researchers found shielding stem cells with a new biomaterial improves their ability to heal heart attack damage.
They showed they could...
This new at-home heart monitoring device could save lives
In a new study, researchers developed a simple new heart-monitoring technique to help people self-monitor their conditions at home without the need for hospital...
Can people with heart disease exercise safely?
In a new paper, researchers provide the first recommendations on sports and physical activity in all types of heart disease.
The research was conducted by...
How to treat the most common heart attacks
One in five patients die within a year after the most common type of heart attack.
In a new paper, researchers provide new treatment guidelines...
This common type 2 diabetes drug may increase heart failure risk
In a recent study from Yale School of Public Health and elsewhere, researchers found new evidence that type 2 diabetes drug rosiglitazone is linked...