Very slow or very fast heartbeat could be a hidden warning sign for stroke
A person’s resting heart rate is often seen as a simple sign of health. Many people believe that a lower resting heart rate always...
This supplement may help protect heart health in type 2 diabetes
A widely available and relatively inexpensive supplement called mitoquinone may help protect people with Type 2 diabetes from developing heart failure, according to new...
Can foods help clean your arteries?
Many people have heard claims that certain foods can “clean” or “unclog” the arteries naturally. The idea sounds very attractive.
It suggests that eating the...
Simple blood test could help doctors predict severe heart failure
Heart disease can take many different forms, and some types are harder to detect and manage than others.
One of these is a condition called...
Why your thyroid matters more to your heart than you think—and what can go...
The thyroid is a small gland in your neck, but it has a very important job in your body. It is shaped like a...
Study discovers a hidden cause of heart disease
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States and many other countries. It includes serious conditions such as heart attacks...
Scientists find how to switch off ‘bad cholesterol’ at its source
Cholesterol is a fatty substance that the body needs in small amounts, but too much of it can be harmful. When levels of low-density...
Popular cholesterol drug may carry hidden kidney risks
A study has raised concerns about a widely used cholesterol-lowering medicine, suggesting that it may increase the risk of kidney problems in some people.
The...
Weight-loss surgery may protect the heart even without curing diabetes
Metabolic surgery, also known as weight-loss surgery or bariatric surgery, is becoming more common among people living with diabetes.
This type of surgery helps people...
New treatment cuts bad cholesterol by nearly 50% without statins
High cholesterol is a common health problem that affects millions of people around the world. When there is too much cholesterol in the blood,...