Heart Health

Thyroid hormone treatment may increase heart disease risk

A study from the University of Michigan has uncovered a significant link between thyroid hormone treatment intensity and the risk of heart-related deaths. This research,...

Dental care could improve heart attack recovery, study finds

University of Michigan researchers have conducted a study that sheds light on the relationship between dental care and health outcomes after heart attacks. The study...

AI tools revolutionizing heart disease detection, study finds

Recent preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2023 has found big advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) applications for detecting heart...

High blood pressure is big challenge for young men and older women

A study from Rutgers University has uncovered significant differences in blood pressure control among men and women across various age groups. With nearly half of...

Blood thinner drug reduces stroke risk in people with this heart problem

Recent research presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2023 has shown promising results for the medication apixaban in reducing the risk of...

Study links statin use to higher risk of diabetes and skin infections

For individuals with high levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, statin medications are often prescribed to manage cholesterol levels. Statins are known to effectively reduce...

This diabetes drug can protect heart health in millions

A groundbreaking study from Yale reveals the potential of Semaglutide, known by the brand name Wegovy, in significantly reducing heart attack risks and other...

The benefits of adding a drizzle of olive oil to your diet

The ancient Greeks were on to something when they referred to olive oil as an "elixir of youth and health." Centuries later, research offers...

Promising drug for Alzheimer’s disease could treat obesity and heart disease

Obesity, a global health crisis associated with increased risks of various diseases, lacks an effective medication for its treatment. A recent study from Johns Hopkins...

High blood pressure and high cholesterol can harm younger adults more, study finds

Recent research by the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares (CNIC) suggests that young individuals are particularly vulnerable to the harmful effects of high cholesterol...