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,...
Common diabetes drugs may increase heart disease risks, study warns
A new study from Northwestern University has found that two common medications used to treat type 2 diabetes might increase the risk of serious...
Early combo drug could prevent thousands of heart attacks
A new study suggests that many heart attacks could be prevented if doctors gave patients a second cholesterol-lowering drug soon after their first heart...
A surprising new way to detect heart disease with AI
Mammograms are widely known as a tool to detect breast cancer, but a new study shows they may also help doctors find early signs...
Scientists discover a hidden cause of heart and kidney diseases
Heart disease has long been one of the biggest health problems in the world.
It is often called a silent enemy because it develops quietly...