Heart Health

Many people on statins cannot reach healthy cholesterol levels

Many people on statins cannot reach healthy cholesterol levels

In a new study, researchers found that half of the people on statins fail to reach healthy cholesterol levels after two years of using...
Work stress and sleep loss may make heart disease 300% more deadly

Work stress and sleep loss could make heart disease 300% more deadly

In a new study, researchers found that work stress and sleep loss are particularly dangerous for people who have high blood pressure. The two factors...
This simple blood test may predict heart attack and stroke

This simple blood test may predict heart attack and stroke

In a new study, researchers have discovered a new way to help predict heart attacks nada strokes in people based on a simple blood...
How cancer treatment may harm heart health

How cancer treatment may harm heart health

In a new study, researchers found that cancer treatment could bring risks to heart health and lead to diseases such as heart failure. However, many...
This blood pressure drug may raise your risk of sudden cardiac arrest

This blood pressure drug may raise your risk of sudden cardiac arrest

Recently, researchers have found that a drug commonly used to treat high blood pressure is linked to a higher risk of sudden cardiac arrest. The...
Short sleep at night may signal heart disease

Short sleep at night may signal heart disease

In a new study, researchers found that chronic short sleep at night is linked to a higher risk of heart disease and clogged arteries. These...
A better way to detect heart attacks in women

A better way to detect heart attacks in women

In a new study, researchers have developed a new way to help detect heart attacks in women age 55 and younger. The research was conducted...
How to choose blood thinner drugs if you have heart problems

How to choose blood thinner drugs if you have heart problems

Research has shown that irregular heartbeat problems, such as Atrial fibrillation (Afib), may lead to blood clots, stroke, heart failure, and other heart health issues. People with these...
Intensive blood pressure treatment may benefit people with type 2 diabetes

Intensive blood pressure treatment could benefit people with type 2 diabetes

In a new study, researchers found that intensive treatment that helps keep healthy blood pressure levels may benefit people with type 2 diabetes. The intensive...
This antioxidant may prevent second stroke and heart attack

This antioxidant may prevent second stroke and heart attack

Recently, researchers have identified an antioxidant that may cut the risk of a second stroke and heart attack. The powerful antioxidant is apocynin, and it...