Heart Health

Night shift work may raise risks of heart disease, diabetes

In a new study, researchers found that doing night shift work is linked to higher risks of diabetes and heart disease. The findings suggest that...
Meal replacements may help reduce heart disease risk

Meal replacements may help reduce heart disease risk

In a new study, researchers found drinking liquid meal replacements may help cut heart disease risk in overweight and obese people who have type...
Common household chemicals may raise heart disease and cancer risk

Common household chemicals may raise heart disease and cancer risk

In a new study, researchers found common household products contain chemicals that are linked to a higher risk of heart disease and cancer. The chemicals...
Why many people don’t take statins as prescribed

Why many people don’t take statins as prescribed

In a new study, researchers found the reasons why many people with heart disease don’t take statins as prescribed. They found that people don’t have...
People with lung diseases need to take care of their heart

People with lung diseases need to take care of their heart

In a new study, researchers found common lung problems linked to a higher risk of heart disease. Lung problems include asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease...

This low-calorie diet could help you boost heart health and lose weight

In a recent study, researchers found a balanced, protein-pacing, low-calorie diet that includes intermittent fasting could help lose weight in the long term and...
Why you should be cautious about heartburn drugs

Why you should be cautious about heartburn drugs

More than 15 million Americans suffering from heartburn, ulcers, and acid reflux have prescriptions for proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). The drugs can bring relief by...
Statins could cut heart disease risk by half

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...
This common high blood pressure drug linked to sudden cardiac arrest

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...