Using high-dose statins first can lower heart disease risk
Lowering LDL cholesterol—the so-called “bad” cholesterol—is one of the most effective ways to prevent heart disease and strokes.
High LDL levels can clog arteries, leading...
Gum disease may raise risk of irregular heartbeat
Tempted to skip the floss? A new study from Hiroshima University warns that neglecting oral hygiene could have serious consequences for your heart.
Researchers found...
New blood test can diagnose and stage Alzheimer’s disease
A newly developed blood test for Alzheimer’s disease can not only help diagnose the condition but also determine how far it has progressed, according...
Common vaccine for skin rash could prevent heart disease, stroke
Shingles is a painful skin condition caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. If you’ve had chickenpox before, the virus doesn’t actually leave...
New diabetes drugs linked to dangerous inflection disease
A new study by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, has raised concerns about a rare...
How blood pressure drugs affect men’s health and quality of life
For many men, controlling high blood pressure is an important part of protecting heart health.
Medications are essential for keeping blood pressure in a safe...
Scientists find how to restores memory in Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most heartbreaking conditions that affect people as they grow older.
It slowly takes away a person’s memory and ability...
These diabetes drugs work best with metformin
A major study led by Dr. Henry Burch and The GRADE Study Research Group has provided important new information about how well different medications...
Popular blood pressure drugs may increase eye disease risk, study finds
A new study suggests that people taking a common type of blood pressure medication—Calcium Channel Blockers (CCBs)—may face an increased risk of developing glaucoma,...
Kidney disease has a dangerous link with heart problems
Kidney disease and heart disease are more connected than most people realize. Problems with the kidneys can lead to problems with the heart, and...