Should you worry about melatonin and heart failure? The evidence isn’t clear
A study presented at the American Heart Association’s scientific meetings has raised concerns about melatonin, one of Britain’s most commonly prescribed sleep aids.
The findings...
FDA recall of blood pressure pills due to cancer-causing contaminant may point to higher...
A generic blood pressure drug called prazosin, made by Teva Pharmaceuticals, is being recalled by the Food and Drug Administration because it contains elevated levels of cancer-causing...
New drug effectively prevents first heart attacks and strokes
A new study from researchers at Mass General Brigham has brought encouraging news for people at high risk of heart disease.
The large clinical trial...
Your tongue could reveal signs of heart failure
A study from the Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine has found something amazing — your tongue might reveal if your heart is in trouble.
Scientists...
Vitamin D3 treatment may cut risk of second heart attack in half
A new study from Intermountain Health in Salt Lake City has found that a personalized approach to vitamin D3 supplementation can make a big...
Weight loss drugs safe for people with high triglycerides, study shows
A major new study from Intermountain Health in Salt Lake City has found that popular weight loss drugs do not raise the risk of...
Can some people safely stop blood thinners after heart rhythm treatment?
A new international study suggests that people who undergo a minimally invasive heart procedure to treat an irregular heartbeat, called catheter ablation, may not...
Common blood pressure drugs unnecessary for most heart attack survivors, study finds
For decades, beta-blockers have been a standard treatment for people recovering from a heart attack.
But new research suggests that most patients with normal heart...
Lying down for a blood pressure test could show hidden heart risks
If you’ve ever had your blood pressure checked at the doctor’s office, it was probably done while you were sitting in a chair.
But new...
Common diabetes drugs may double the risk of heart problems
Millions of people living with type 2 diabetes rely on medication to control their blood sugar.
But new research suggests that some of the most...