Statins do not help treat depression, study finds
A new clinical trial from Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin has found no evidence that statins—commonly prescribed cholesterol-lowering drugs—offer additional benefits for treating depression. The...
New CT scan helps detect hidden stroke-causing clots in the heart
A new clinical trial from Canada may change the way hospitals diagnose strokes—and help prevent future ones. The study, led by researchers from the...
Kidney markers could help doctors prevent heart failure, study finds
An international research team led by Osaka University has discovered a promising way to help doctors predict and possibly prevent heart failure. Their study...
Plant compounds in fruits, veggies, and nuts may lower heart disease risk
A new study led by researchers at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health has found that eating more plant-based foods rich in...
Old heart drug may fight deadly superbugs in hospitals
A new study from Emory University offers hope in the fight against antibiotic-resistant infections, a growing global health threat. Published in PNAS, the research...
Lowering blood pressure strongly reduces dementia risk, study confirms
Dementia is now the fifth leading cause of death worldwide, placing a heavy burden on families, healthcare systems, and economies.
As there are still no...
Study finds new cause of heart disease
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States. Even with modern treatments like blood pressure medications, cholesterol-lowering drugs, and lifestyle...
Most Americans know how to lower blood pressure, but many don’t know what counts...
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is one of the most common long-term health conditions in the United States.
It affects nearly half of...
Study finds harmful side effects of blood pressure drugs
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a major health problem in the United States and around the world.
It affects millions of adults...
Hot water therapy boosts exercise endurance in people with heart failure
New research from Griffith University has found that simply warming the legs in hot water before exercise can significantly boost endurance in people with...