Heart Health

Fasting unnecessary for blood cholesterol tests

Fasting unnecessary for blood cholesterol tests

Many people fast before having blood cholesterol tests, which measure lipid levels to determine the risk of heart attack and stroke. But recent studies have...

E-cigarettes may damage blood vessels, Stanford study shows

Many people use e-cigarettes to replace real cigarettes, thinking the products are less harmful to use. However, in a new study, researchers found that vaping...
This over-the-counter diarrhea drug may harm the heart

This over-the-counter diarrhea drug may harm the heart

In a new study, researchers found that overdoses of loperamide, an over-the-counter diarrhea drug, may harm heart health. Overdose of the drug is easy because...
Silent heart attack may increase stroke risk

Silent heart attack may increase stroke risk

In a new study, researchers found that having a silent heart attack may increase stroke risk. Previous research has shown that heart attacks cause classic...
This diabetes drug may help reverse heart failure

This diabetes drug may help reverse heart failure

In a new study, researchers found that a newly developed drug for diabetes treatment may help treat and reverse the progression of heart failure. The...
This drug may protect kidney and heart health in people with diabetes

This drug may protect kidney and heart health in people with diabetes

In a new study, researchers found that a drug could lower the risk of kidney failure in people with type 2 diabetes and kidney...
Controlling blood pressure and blood sugar could protect your heart rhythm

Controlling blood pressure and blood sugar could protect your heart rhythm

In a new study, researchers found that controlling blood pressure and blood sugar levels can help prevent heart block, a common form of heart...
Car accidents may increase risks of heart failure, stroke

Car accidents may increase risks of heart failure, stroke

In a new study, researchers found that car accidents may increase risks of heart failure and stroke in older people. They found that older people...

This exercise may protect heart functions in type 2 diabetes

It is known that type 2 diabetes is a big risk factor of heart disease. People with this condition are more likely to suffer...

This heart-regeneration method could improve heart functions

Recently, researchers have discovered a new way to regenerate heart muscles. They found this method could help improve damaged heart functions. The study was done by...