Lower cholesterol strongly linked to lower dementia risk
A large new study has found that people with naturally lower cholesterol levels may have a much lower risk of developing dementia later in...
A common heart drug may be making some patients worse
Heart failure is a major health problem in the United States and around the world. It affects millions of people and places a heavy...
Alone during a heart attack? What you do in the first minutes could save...
Imagine you are alone at home or walking outside, and suddenly you feel a strong pain in your chest. The pain may spread to...
Does fish oil really reduce cholesterol and blood pressure?
Fish oil supplements are very popular around the world. Many people take them every day, hoping to protect their heart and improve their overall...
Stopping popular weight-loss drugs may raise heart disease risk
Drugs known as GLP-1 medications, which are widely used for treating type 2 diabetes and helping with weight loss, have become extremely popular in...
Side effects of blood pressure drugs you should know
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a very common health problem around the world. Many people may not feel any symptoms, but over...
This blood pressure level can quietly damage your heart
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is often known as the “silent killer.” This is because it usually does not cause clear symptoms, yet...
Hidden side effects and surprising brain benefits of cholesterol drugs
Cholesterol-lowering medicines are widely used around the world to help prevent serious health problems such as heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.
As people get older,...
Your gut bacteria may predict heart disease risk
A new large study has found that tiny organisms living in the human gut may play an important role in heart health.
Scientists discovered that...
Shingles vaccine may cut heart disease risk by nearly 50%
A new study suggests that a common vaccine may do more than just prevent a painful skin condition. Researchers have found that the shingles...