Women on this blood pressure drug face higher heart failure risk
A new study from the University of Bologna highlights a serious health concern for women with high blood pressure who have never had heart...
Diabetes drug linked to higher risk of heart problems, big study warns
Rosiglitazone is a medicine used to help people with type 2 diabetes control their blood sugar levels.
It belongs to a group of drugs called...
Why the 2025 blood pressure guidelines could save millions of lives
High blood pressure remains one of the most common and dangerous health problems worldwide, affecting nearly half of all U.S. adults and contributing to...
Thyroid drug may increase heart disease risk
Levothyroxine—a synthetic thyroid hormone—has consistently ranked among the top three most prescribed medications in the United States for over a decade, reflecting how common...
6 big warning signs your heart might be in trouble
The heart works like the engine of your body. It keeps you alive by pumping blood to your organs and tissues.
But like any engine,...
Gut holds the key to new heart failure treatment
New discoveries are changing how scientists understand heart failure, and the gut may be playing a bigger role than once believed.
Research is showing that...
New blood pressure guideline recommends this treatment
Nearly half of all adults in the U.S. have high blood pressure—defined as 130/80 mm Hg or higher—and it remains the top preventable risk...
This exercise saves heart health in people with high blood pressure
Analysis of over 36,000 people with high blood pressure has shown that taking more steps, even below the recommended daily target of 10,000 steps,...
Weekly flossing may lower risks of stroke and irregular heartbeat
Flossing your teeth at least once a week may do more than just keep your smile healthy—it could also help protect your brain and...
Cholesterol drugs help your heart—but could affect your brain, weight, or lungs
Doctors often prescribe cholesterol-lowering drugs to help people stay healthy, especially as they get older.
These medications are known for lowering the risk of heart...