A big neck may signal this dangerous health problem
In a new study, scientists found that neck circumference could help predict a deadly cluster of heart risk factors.
They suggest that a big neck...
These new drugs may prevent heart disease, cutting side effects of statins
In a new study, researchers found that a type of drugs used for lowering levels of triglycerides (a type of fat) in the blood...
Scientists discover an important cause of heart failure
In a new study, researchers found many people have a dangerous heart condition: a potentially fatal buildup of abnormal proteins in the heart.
This condition...
These sleep problems may increase stroke risk
In a recent study, researchers found that sleep problems, which include sleep loss and oversleeping, may increase the risk of stroke.
Previous research has shown...
What to know when you use drugs after expiry dates
In a recent study from Harvard University, researchers found that 90% of more than 100 prescribed and over-the-counter drugs were fine to use well...
New health benefits of statins and blood pressure drugs
In a new study, researchers found that common drugs for lowering blood pressure and cholesterol can also help fight serious mental illnesses such as...
Aspirin safe for people with brain bleed stroke
In a new study, researchers found that people who suffer a stroke caused by bleeding in the brain could take common medicines like aspirin...
Obesity drug could help treat type 2 diabetes
In a recent study, researchers from the University of Aberdeen, Universities of Cambridge and University Michigan find that drugs used to treat obesity can...
Scientists find why some people younger than 50 have heart attacks
Heart attacks are more common in people older than 50. But recent research has shown that heart attacks among adults younger than 50 are...
Why sleep loss may harm your heart health
In a new study, researchers have discovered why a lack of sleep could harm the heart.
They found that people who sleep fewer than 7...