Cholesterol-lowering drugs statins linked to higher risks of diabetes
If you have high low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, your doctor may prescribe medication in addition to lifestyle changes to control your LDL cholesterol level.
Statin...
Blood pressure drug effective at any time of day
Half of all Americans have high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, and many don’t even know they have it.
High blood pressure develops when...
Salt and processed meats linked to deaths in diabetes and heart disease
In a recent study, scientists found that salt and too many processed meats are linked to most deaths from diabetes, stroke, and heart disease.
The...
Scientists find a new contributor to Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer's disease is a brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills and, eventually, the ability to carry out the simplest tasks.
In most...
What you should know about the flu season ahead
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has warned that this year's flu season could be especially rough.
But in Chicago and many parts of...
Your age may determine which blood pressure number matters most
Blood pressure is measured using two numbers.
The first number, called systolic blood pressure, measures the pressure in your arteries when your heart beats.
The second number, called diastolic blood...
Air pollution from cars and factories could worsen lung diseases
The health effects of air pollution are serious.
According to the World Health Organization, one-third of deaths from stroke, lung cancer, and heart disease are...
Heart disease and stroke risks are the same in men and women
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women. One person dies every 34 seconds in the United States from heart disease.
Leading risk factors for...
Triathlete’s pain was the start of a rare form of heart attack
MaryKay West was at work in Portland, Oregon, after a long weekend in Southern California.
Her husband, Jeff, had a work assignment there and she...
Treating depression timely may reduce dementia risk
Over 55 million people worldwide live with dementia, a disabling neurocognitive condition that mainly affects older adults.
No effective treatment for dementia exists but identifying ways to help...