Fluctuating cholesterol levels could mean higher dementia risk
Research suggests that older adults with cholesterol levels that go up and down significantly from year to year could face a higher risk of...
Can heart disease lead to sudden death? What you should know
Heart disease, a broad term that includes conditions affecting the heart’s blood vessels, muscles, and rhythm, is the leading cause of death worldwide.
One of...
This weight-loss drug may reduce heart attack risk in stroke survivors
A recent study has shown that the weight-loss drug Ozempic, along with other medications in its class, may significantly lower the risk of heart...
Fluctuating cholesterol levels in older adults linked to higher dementia risk
A new study suggests that significant fluctuations in cholesterol levels among older adults, not linked to changes in medication, could signal a higher risk...
Research discovers new way to treat heart disease
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, despite various treatments targeting factors like high blood pressure and cholesterol. Medications...
Work stress can strongly harm heart health, study finds
A recent study has found that work stress can negatively impact heart health. This study, which involved a large, diverse group of adults in...
Energy drinks may be damaging your heart
Energy drinks are growing in popularity as an alternative pick-me-up to coffee, but are they safe for your heart?
Not when consumed frequently or in...
Could a diabetes drug also help with aging arteries?
Empagliflozin, or Empa, is a medication often used to help people with type 2 diabetes manage their blood sugar. Now, researchers think it might...
Research shows big cause of plaque buildup in blood vessels
Heart disease, especially coronary artery disease, is a leading cause of death worldwide, causing around 25% of deaths in the United States alone. With...
Metabolic surgery may reduce medication need for heart failure patients
A recent study by researchers at the Pennington Biomedical Research Center's Metamor Institute suggests that metabolic surgery could help heart failure patients reduce their...