Smog may shorten life span for those with heart failure
Study after study has concluded that air pollution could be bad for heart health.
For people already living with heart failure, new research shows it...
Short-term use of these drugs may cut risk for ‘broken heart’ syndrome
In a new study, researchers found that in early bereavement, low-dose metoprolol and aspirin can reduce physiological and psychological measures of 'broken heart' syndrome.
The...
Statin drugs can starve cancer cells to death
More than 35 million Americans take statin drugs daily to lower their blood cholesterol levels.
In a new study, researchers added to growing evidence that...
Best blood thinner drug for people with irregular heart rate
People with the irregular heart rate condition atrial fibrillation often use blood thinners to help prevent a stroke.
In a new study, researchers found that...
What you should know about blood types and blood clot risk
In a new study, researchers found that people with blood types A and B may have higher risks for developing dangerous blood clots compared...
Statin and blood pressure drug combos may help reduce dementia risk
In a new study, researchers found that specific combinations of statins and high blood pressure drugs may also reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
This...
Changing the way we view women’s heart attack symptoms
Heart attacks are misdiagnosed more often in young women than in men, and one key way to change that, researchers say, is to think...
Traffic noise may increase your high blood pressure, diabetes risks
Navigating through congested road traffic is enough to make even the most laid-back people lose their cool.
As it turns out, just the sound of...
Statin drugs may protect you from both heart disease and colon cancer
In a new study, researchers found common statins may provide anti-cancer benefits to patients.
The research was conducted by a team at Duke University.
About 40...
Trust your gut on plant-based diets for heart health
In a new study, researchers found that reducing animal product intake and following a primarily plant-based diet can decrease your risk of heart disease...