Heart disease may cause early brain dysfunction and increase Alzheimer’s risk
New research has found that heart disease can directly cause brain dysfunction, potentially leading to dementia even before visible damage appears in the brain’s...
Can eyes shows cause of heart disease?
A recent study from St George’s and other institutions has found that the shape and size of blood vessels in the eye may provide...
Compound in oranges may reduce obesity, heart disease risk
A recent study from Western University has found that a natural compound found in sweet oranges and tangerines, called nobiletin, may help reduce obesity, lower diabetes risk,...
Can high blood pressure treatment increase the risk of sudden cardiac arrest?
A recent study has found a possible link between a commonly prescribed high blood pressure drug and an increased risk of sudden cardiac arrest....
This diabetes drug linked to increased heart disease risk
Rosiglitazone is a medication used to treat type 2 diabetes, a condition where the body struggles to control blood sugar. It belongs to a...
What is healthspan, and how can you maximize yours?
Much attention has been paid in recent years to life expectancy in the U.S., which remains lower than in many other industrialized nations that...
Poor sleep in teens linked to high blood pressure
A new study suggests that teenagers who struggle to fall or stay asleep and get less sleep than their peers may be five times...
This vaccine may help prevent heart attacks and strokes
Shingles, a painful skin condition caused by the varicella-zoster virus (the same virus that causes chickenpox), may pose serious health risks beyond just a rash.
A recent...
Study shows a surprising cause of heart disease
A recent study has found that income level plays a significant role in heart health. Researchers discovered that middle-aged adults with lower incomes are...
Testosterone may worsen heart attack damage, study finds
A new study from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, has found that testosterone—a hormone found in higher levels in men—may make heart attack damage worse by increasing inflammation.
The...