Study finds new cause of hard-to-treat heart failure
More than 6.7 million people in the U.S. are living with heart failure, a condition where the heart cannot pump enough blood and oxygen...
Can too much vitamin D harm your cognitive speed?
Vitamin D is often called the "sunshine vitamin" because our bodies make it when we're out in the sun. It’s well-known for helping keep...
Using this drug at night may raise heart disease risk, study finds
Midazolam is a drug that doctors often use to help patients relax before surgery.
It makes people feel sleepy and calm, and many patients don’t...
New diabetes drug protects kidneys and heart effectively
People with type 2 diabetes who also have kidney disease face a very high risk of kidney failure, heart attacks, strokes, and even death.
But...
Daily marijuana use may raise risk of heart failure, large U.S. study finds
A new study from the U.S. has found that using marijuana every day may increase the risk of developing heart failure.
The research involved more...
Popular weight loss drug protects heart health
A new study led by scientists from University College London has found that the popular anti-obesity drug semaglutide may protect the heart even if...
Why high blood pressure can increase heart disease risk
Blood pressure is an important sign of your overall health, especially when it comes to your heart.
Keeping it at a healthy level is one...
Early menopause may raise risk of dangerous metabolic problems, study finds
Women who go through menopause earlier than usual may face a higher risk of developing a serious health condition called metabolic syndrome, according to...
Alarming study finds sudden heart deaths rising among female bodybuilders
A new international study has revealed a troubling trend: sudden cardiac death is responsible for an unusually high number of deaths among female bodybuilders...
Two common diabetes drugs may increase heart disease risk
New research from scientists at Northwestern University has raised serious concerns about the safety of two common drugs used to treat type 2 diabetes.
These...