Most widely used high blood pressure drug may harm heart health, study shows
In a new study, researchers found that L-type calcium channel blockers (LCCBs)—the most widely used drugs for treating high blood pressure—may harm the heart...
Controlling diabetes takes on greater urgency during COVID-19 pandemic
Uncontrolled blood sugar is dangerous at any time.
But with mounting evidence showing that COVID-19 places people with diabetes at higher risk for severe illness,...
Enjoy your nap, but know the pros and cons
You could read this story now. Or you could take a nap first, and perhaps tackle it feeling more alert and refreshed.
Health-wise, is that...
Regular exercise outpaces pollution’s negative effects on blood pressure
Regular exercise could help lower the risk of high blood pressure, even in areas with heavy air pollution, according to a new study.
The work...
This new drug may prevent heart attack, stroke, and blood clots in COVID-19
In a new study, researchers have developed a drug that can be potentially given as a preventative against heart attack.
The drug—which has been studied...
This common snack may reduce your heart disease risk
In a new study, researchers found that eating chocolate at least once a week is linked with a reduced risk of heart disease.
The finding...
This common treatment in heart attack cannot bring benefit
In a new study, researchers found that treatment of heart attack patients for a common condition, an underactive thyroid, with drug levothyroxine does not...
Scientists find surprising heart damage in people with COVID-19
In a new study, researchers found the damage to the hearts of COVID-19 patients is not the expected typical inflammation of the heart muscle,...
This new test for heart failure could also help people with COVID-19
In a new study, researchers found a new blood test that reliably predicts outcomes for heart failure patients could lead to new diagnostics and...
New evidence meditation linked to lower heart disease risk
In a new study, researchers found new evidence that meditation is linked to lower cardiovascular risk.
The research was conducted by Veterans Affairs scientists and...