A life of low cholesterol and blood pressure cut heart disease risk by 80%
In a new study, researchers found sustained decreases in blood pressure and cholesterol levels could reduce the lifetime risk of developing heart attacks and...
Common heartburn drugs linked to heart and kidney disease, stomach cancer
More than 15 million Americans have prescriptions for common heartburn drugs called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs).
Many millions more buy these drugs over the counter...
This drug could help reduce stroke, heart attacks in people with diabetes
In a new study, researchers found adding drug ticagrelor to aspirin could help cut strokes and heart attacks in people with diabetes.
They found taking...
This method may help patients and families avoid heart attack
In a new study, researchers found that genetic high cholesterol is under-diagnosed and under-treated.
Screening could identify patients and family members affected by the condition...
Red wine may benefit your gut health, prevent obesity and ‘bad’ cholesterol
In a new study, researchers found that people who drank red wine had an increased gut microbiota diversity (a sign of gut health) compared...
New type 2 diabetes drug may lower heart failure risk
In a new study, researchers found the new drug type for type 2 diabetes, SGLT2 inhibitors, are associated with a reduced risk of heart...
6 things may contribute to sudden cardiac arrest
Sudden cardiac arrest is caused by an electrical disturbance in the heart.
The disturbance could lead to a failure of effective pumping and therefore a...
Total deaths from heart disease, stroke, diabetes and hypertension on the rise
In a new study, researchers found total deaths from heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and high blood pressure—known collectively as cardiometabolic diseases—have been increasing since...
Healthy foods, not diet types, really important for cutting heart disease
In a new study, researchers found healthy foods, not diet types, are important for reducing people’s heart disease risk.
The research was conducted by a...
Waist size, not BMI, may predict coronary artery disease better
In a new study, researchers found the location of the fat that matters most for heart health.
They found belly fat representing the greatest harm...