Cholesterol plays a big role in eye disease caused by diabetes
Researchers have found that metabolic disorders, diabetes, and age-related health conditions can cause cholesterol to accumulate in the retina, potentially leading to the development...
Scientists find how COVID-19 can increase risks of heart attacks, stroke
Ever wondered why some folks have a harder time with COVID-19, especially those with heart troubles?
A team of scientists, donned in their lab coats...
Treatment of snoring may protect your heart health
Have you ever found yourself snoring loudly, waking up multiple times at night, or feeling exhausted during the day?
If yes, you might be dealing...
Swapping meat for plant-based alternatives to reduce cholesterol levels
A newly published study from the University of Warwick, revealed in Dietetics, delves into the potential health advantages of substituting meat with plant-based alternatives.
The...
Common side effects of cholesterol-lowering drugs you need to know
Many people, as they grow older, have to take medicines to manage cholesterol levels.
These medicines are helpful as they keep our heart healthy, manage...
Walking more than five flights of stairs a day reduce heart disease by 20%
A new study from Tulane University, published in Atherosclerosis, challenges the popular advice of walking 10,000 steps a day and suggests that climbing a...
3 siblings. 3 heart transplants. Each before turning 3.
Nine weeks after giving birth to twin sons, life was a blur of diaper changes, feedings, laundry and sleepless nights for Sara and Jason...
Common high blood pressure drug linked to sudden cardiac arrest, study finds
A drug we often use to control high blood pressure, nifedipine, may be more risky than we thought, according to a recent study by...
Small daily habit could prevent high blood pressure, protect the heart
Heart health remains a priority in medical discussions, given the pervasive risk of heart-related conditions in today’s society.
The American Heart Association (AHA) recently emphasized...
Scientists find new cause of heart disease, high blood pressure shown in eyes
Our eyes are often considered windows to our souls, but a recent study from St. George’s and other institutions suggests they can also be...