New experimental pill lowers stubborn high blood pressure
A new drug has shown impressive results in lowering blood pressure in people whose condition has remained dangerously high despite taking multiple existing medications.
The...
Weight loss injections slash risk of heart failure by over 40%
Medications originally designed to treat obesity and diabetes may also dramatically cut the risk of serious heart problems.
A new study led by researchers at...
Daily aspirin shows no long-term heart benefits for older adults, study finds
For decades, many people believed that taking a daily low-dose aspirin could protect the heart and prevent heart attacks or strokes.
But new research led...
Hidden bacteria in arteries may trigger heart attacks, study finds
Heart attacks, long thought to be caused mainly by cholesterol buildup in the arteries, may actually have an infectious trigger.
A groundbreaking new study from...
This drug may outperform aspirin for long-term heart protection
For decades, aspirin has been the go-to medication for people living with coronary artery disease (CAD), a condition in which the heart’s arteries become...
This diabetes drug is linked to higher risk of heart problems
A new study from the Yale School of Public Health and other research centers has found that a diabetes drug called rosiglitazone may increase...
Heart attack recovery: Common drug may be riskier for women than men
For decades, beta-blockers have been a standard treatment for people recovering from heart attacks.
But new research suggests that this widely used drug may not...
A smart new calculator could change how doctors treat high blood pressure
High blood pressure, often called the “silent killer,” affects more than a billion people worldwide and leads to about 10 million deaths each year.
It...
Why the time of day can affect severity of a heart attack
Heart attacks remain one of the leading causes of death worldwide, but not all heart attacks are the same.
Doctors have long noticed something puzzling:...
Whole eggs may be healthier than previously thought
For years, eggs have sparked debate in the world of nutrition.
Some experts warned against eating them due to concerns about cholesterol and heart health,...