Let’s cut to the chase: How you prep your food matters
You probably know that what you eat is important for your health. And you might have given some thought to how you cook it,...
How a common mouth bacterium could make heart attacks worse
Brushing and flossing your teeth might do more than just keep your smile bright — it could also help protect your heart. A new...
Common pre-surgery drug may harm heart health if used at night
Midazolam is a widely used medicine in hospitals. Doctors often give it to patients before surgery to help them feel calm and sleepy. It...
Common cholesterol drug rosuvastatin may harm kidney health
Statins are a type of medicine widely used to lower cholesterol and protect against heart disease. One of the most common statins is rosuvastatin,...
When it comes to heart and brain health, these are numbers you should know
Heart disease is once again the leading cause of death in the U.S., according to a new statistical report from the American Heart Association.
Cardiovascular...
Medical marijuana for pain may slightly raise risk of heart rhythm problems
A new study from Gentofte University Hospital in Denmark has found that people using medical marijuana to treat chronic pain may have a small...
Drinking coffee this way may lower risk of stroke and heart disease
A new study from Semmelweis University has found that drinking up to three cups of coffee a day may help protect your heart and...
Cholesterol drugs may have unexpected side effects
Cholesterol-lowering drugs are commonly prescribed to help prevent heart disease and other health problems, especially as we get older.
These medicines are important tools for...
Common sleep drug may harm the heart at night
Midazolam is a medicine that helps people feel calm or sleepy before surgery. It works so well that most patients don’t remember anything about...
Even mild COVID-19 can affect heart function, study finds
A recent study from Brazil has found that even people who had mild cases of COVID-19—and were never hospitalized—can experience lingering effects on their...