Waiting Too Long to Treat Cholesterol May Be a Big Mistake
Researchers are warning that many people may be starting cholesterol treatment too late to fully protect their hearts.
A new international study suggests that lowering...
Medical Marijuana May Slightly Raise Heart Rhythm Risk
Medical marijuana is becoming increasingly popular around the world as doctors and patients search for better ways to treat long-term pain.
Many people with conditions...
Do Heart Attack Patients Still Need Beta Blockers?
A major international study is questioning one of the oldest and most routine treatments given after a heart attack.
Researchers say many patients with uncomplicated...
Lowering Cholesterol Earlier Could Prevent More Heart Attacks
A major new study suggests that people may benefit from lowering their cholesterol much earlier in life than doctors currently recommend.
Researchers say that acting...
Beetroot Juice May Help Older People Lower Blood Pressure
A simple daily habit involving beetroot juice may help older adults improve their blood pressure, according to a new study from the University of...
Popular Diabetes Drug Linked to Higher Risk of Serious Heart Problems
A medicine once widely used to treat type 2 diabetes is now facing renewed concerns after a large study found it may raise the...
Ultrasound Could One Day Help Treat Heart Disease, Diabetes, and Alzheimer’s
Ultrasound is usually seen as a tool doctors use to look inside the body.
Hospitals use ultrasound machines every day to examine organs, check pregnancies,...
Common Food Preservatives May Quietly Raise the Risk of High Blood Pressure and Heart...
Many people eat processed foods every day without thinking much about the long list of ingredients written on the package.
Foods such as packaged bread,...
Everyday Food Additives Could Harm Your Heart
processed meat, frozen meals, snacks, soft drinks, sauces, desserts, and many other supermarket products.
Most people rarely notice them, even though they appear in the...
Hidden Blood Vessel ‘Pressure Sensor’ May Prevent Aging and Heart Disease
High blood pressure is one of the world’s most common health problems. Millions of people live with it every day, often without noticing symptoms...