Statins could cut heart disease risk by half
In a new study, researchers found that cholesterol-lowering drugs statins could cut 50% risk of a second heart attack or stroke.
However, most patients with...
Common high blood pressure drug linked to this heart disease
In a new study, researchers found a common drug for treating high blood pressure and chest pain is linked to a higher risk of...
This diabetes drug may harm your heart health
In a recent study, McGill researchers found that for people with type 2 diabetes, switching to sulfonylurea drugs is linked to a higher risk...
8 medical devices that could improve your heart health
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States.
For people suffering from heart disease, healthy lifestyle habits,...
How marijuana could harm your heart and blood pressure health
In a recent study, researchers from Georgia State University found that marijuana use is associated with a three-fold risk of death from high blood...
Scientists find new way to regenerate heart muscles
In a new study, researchers found a new way to help regenerate heart muscles using stem cells.
The finding may help develop new therapies for...
Your smartwatch may help detect this heart problem
In the new Apple Heart Study, researchers found that smartwatch device could help detect abnormal heart rhythm in users.
This finding provides valuable information for...
This drug combined with statins may help cut ‘bad’ cholesterol effectively
In a new study, researchers found that using another drug additional to statins may help lower LDL cholesterol effectively in people at high risks...
Lowering blood pressure may cut dementia risk in people with this heart problem
In a new study, researchers found controlling high blood pressure could help reduce dementia risk in mid-life patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), a common...
Why sleep may protect you from heart disease
In a new study, researchers found the reason why good nights’ sleep may help protect against heart disease.
The research was funded by the National...