Most Heart Attacks and Strokes Give Early Warning Signs
Many people believe that heart attacks, strokes, and heart failure happen suddenly without any warning.
While these events often seem unexpected, a huge new international...
This Common Vaccine May Prevent Heart Attack and Stroke
Most people think of shingles as a painful skin rash, but doctors now know that it can affect much more than the skin.
Shingles is...
Popular Blood Pressure Drug Linked to Dangerous Side Effects
Millions of people around the world live with high blood pressure, also called hypertension.
This condition happens when blood pushes too hard against the walls...
Older People Should Receive More Complete Artery Treatment to Prevent Heart Attack
For many years, doctors have usually focused on treating only the blocked artery that directly caused a heart attack.
This artery is often called the...
Why Some People Have High Blood Pressure but a Slow Pulse
When most people think about heart health, they often focus on two important numbers: blood pressure and pulse rate.
Because both are linked to the...
Alone During a Heart Attack? These Simple Steps Could Save Your Life
A heart attack can happen without warning, even when you are completely alone.
You may be relaxing at home, watching television, working in your garden,...
Dizzy Spells Could Be a Hidden Warning Sign of This Disease
Many people have felt dizzy at some point in their lives. Some people feel lightheaded for a few seconds after standing up too quickly.
Others...
Could Some Everyday Medicines Quietly Raise the Risk of Memory Loss?
Millions of people take medicines every day to manage common health problems such as allergies, high blood pressure, depression, motion sickness, and many other...
Common Painkiller May Affect the Liver More Than Scientists Once Thought
Ibuprofen is one of the most commonly used pain medicines in the world.
Millions of people take it to ease headaches, muscle pain, back pain,...
Common Blood Thinner May Protect the Heart Better Than Aspirin
For decades, aspirin has been one of the most commonly used medicines to help prevent heart attacks and strokes in people with heart disease.
Millions...