How to be safe when you are having a heart attack alone
Imagine you are alone and suddenly feel a strong, heavy pain in your chest. The pain spreads to your arm or even your jaw....
The best blood pressure target for people over 60 might surprise you
As people grow older, especially after turning 60, keeping blood pressure in a healthy range becomes more important than ever.
Blood pressure is the force...
Why dizziness often happens in type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is a common condition that affects how the body handles blood sugar, also called glucose.
Many people with diabetes manage their condition...
Surprising benefits and side effects of cholesterol drugs
Cholesterol is a fatty substance that travels through our blood. Our bodies actually need some cholesterol to stay healthy.
It helps build cell walls and...
One blood pressure pill may be much safer than the other, 17-year study finds
A new study from Columbia University looked at health data from more than 730,000 people over 17 years. These people were all taking medicine...
Warning signs alcohol is harming your liver
Drinking too much alcohol can seriously harm your liver, and this is a big health problem around the world.
The liver is an important organ...
Untreated sleep apnea can speed up heart aging and early death
A new study has shown that people with untreated obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may face serious long-term health risks, including faster heart aging and...
Lowering blood sugar without losing weight still cuts diabetes risk
New research has shown that people with prediabetes can lower their risk of developing type 2 diabetes—even if they don’t lose weight.
This surprising finding...
Too much sitting increases risks for heart disease and diabetes in older people
Spending too much time sitting can raise the risk of heart disease and diabetes in people over 60, according to a new international study.
The...
Family history may predict faster heart damage in young people
A major new study has found that teenagers with a family history of heart-related diseases may be more likely to develop early signs of...