Early heart problems may be linked to brain shrinkage and dementia risk
People who start to show early signs of heart problems may also be experiencing early changes in their brain health, according to new research.
A...
Home air purifiers may help lower blood pressure, study finds
A new study suggests that using portable high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) purifiers at home can help lower blood pressure in people with higher-than-normal readings...
Insulin resistance may raise risk of common heart valve disease
A new study has revealed a surprising connection between insulin resistance and aortic stenosis (AS), the world’s most common heart valve disease.
This large population-based...
Chronic cannabis use linked to very high heart disease risk
A new UC San Francisco study has found that chronic cannabis use — whether smoked or consumed in edible form — is associated with...
Common painkillers may harm your blood pressure, heart, and kidney health
Painkillers are widely used to manage both acute and chronic pain, providing much-needed relief for many people.
However, recent research has highlighted potential health risks...
Night-time use of common sedative linked to heart disease risks
Midazolam is a medicine often given before surgery to help people feel calm and sleepy. It works so well that most people don’t even...
Long-term use of depression drugs may raise risk of deadly heart problem
Sudden cardiac death (SCD) happens when the heart suddenly stops beating. It’s a tragic and unexpected event that often comes with no warning.
In younger...
This mineral can help clear artery plaques and protect your heart
Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the world. One of the main reasons is a condition called atherosclerosis.
This happens when...
1 in 5 older adults develop infections after heart surgery
A new set of studies led by Michigan Medicine reveals that one in five older adults who undergo heart surgery develop an infection within...
A cup of this vegetable a day could protect your heart, new study finds
Heart disease is the number one cause of death around the world, claiming nearly 18 million lives every year.
Many things can increase the risk...