Strong sleep drug might harm your heart if taken at night
Midazolam is a powerful drug that doctors often use to calm people down before surgery. It works so well that many patients don’t remember...
Scientists find how to stop the most deadly heart disease
Heart disease is one of the biggest killers in the United States, causing about 1 out of every 4 deaths.
One kind of heart disease,...
Can common blood pressure drugs prevent second heart attack?
After a heart attack, most patients are given beta blockers. These drugs help lower the risk of more heart problems by slowing the heart...
New patch significantly improves heart attack recovery
A team of researchers at Texas A&M University has developed a tiny patch that could help the heart heal after a heart attack.
Led by...
How heart and lifestyle choices could shape your dementia risk
Many people fear dementia, especially if they have seen a loved one struggle with memory loss and confusion.
When a parent or sibling develops Alzheimer’s...
Holiday heart syndrome: What to know before you drink too much this season
Shopping. Traveling. Planning family gatherings. The stress of the holiday season can make you feel like you need to slip some spirits into your...
Tiny plastic particles may be silently damaging your heart
For decades, plastic has made modern life easier. It wraps our food, holds our drinks, and appears in countless everyday products.
However, as plastic breaks...
Teen high blood pressure may predict heart risk decades later, study finds
A new study from Linköping University in Sweden shows that even slightly high blood pressure during the teenage years can raise the risk of...
Most people with inherited high cholesterol go undiagnosed, study warns
A new study from the Mayo Clinic shows that current genetic testing guidelines fail to identify most people with a serious inherited condition called...
Smoking cannabis and eating processed foods may increase heart disease risk
A new study from the University of South Florida shows that smoking cannabis can increase the risk of heart problems—and that risk becomes even...