These common anti-inflammatory drugs may increase heart disease, bleeding risk
In a new study, researchers found the use of NSAIDs to treat first-time heart attack patients strongly increased the risk of heart disease and...
These two things play big roles in dementia risk
In a new study, researchers found genes and heart health each contribute in an additive way to a person's risk of dementia.
The research was...
Genetic testing can help families deal with certain heart diseases
Investigating the hereditary roots of some cardiovascular diseases could help patients and their doctors make decisions, identify risks and manage treatment, according to a...
Most widely used high blood pressure drug may harm heart health, study shows
In a new study, researchers found that L-type calcium channel blockers (LCCBs)—the most widely used drugs for treating high blood pressure—may harm the heart...
Controlling diabetes takes on greater urgency during COVID-19 pandemic
Uncontrolled blood sugar is dangerous at any time.
But with mounting evidence showing that COVID-19 places people with diabetes at higher risk for severe illness,...
Enjoy your nap, but know the pros and cons
You could read this story now. Or you could take a nap first, and perhaps tackle it feeling more alert and refreshed.
Health-wise, is that...
Regular exercise outpaces pollution’s negative effects on blood pressure
Regular exercise could help lower the risk of high blood pressure, even in areas with heavy air pollution, according to a new study.
The work...
This new drug may prevent heart attack, stroke, and blood clots in COVID-19
In a new study, researchers have developed a drug that can be potentially given as a preventative against heart attack.
The drug—which has been studied...
This common snack may reduce your heart disease risk
In a new study, researchers found that eating chocolate at least once a week is linked with a reduced risk of heart disease.
The finding...
This common treatment in heart attack cannot bring benefit
In a new study, researchers found that treatment of heart attack patients for a common condition, an underactive thyroid, with drug levothyroxine does not...