Low-Cost Medicine May Help Prevent Heart Attacks Before Blood Clots Form
Heart attacks are one of the leading causes of death around the world.
They usually happen when a blood clot blocks an artery that supplies...
A New Cholesterol Drug Could Change Heart Disease Treatment for Millions
Cholesterol is a natural substance that every person needs to stay healthy. It helps the body build cells, make hormones, and carry out many...
Why Some People’s High Blood Pressure Stays High Despite Treatment
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects millions of people around the world. It happens when blood pushes too hard against the walls...
Common Heart Drug May Not Help Everyone with Heart Failure
Heart failure affects millions of people and is one of the leading causes of hospital admissions in older adults.
The condition develops when the heart...
Common Diabetes Drugs Tied to Higher Risk of Heart Problems
Two widely used medicines for type 2 diabetes may carry greater risks for the heart than many people realize, according to a new study...
B Vitamins May Offer a Simple New Way to Lower High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure is one of the most common long-term health problems worldwide.
If it is not well controlled, it can greatly increase the risk...
Why the Age You Reach Menopause Could Affect Your Heart Health
For many women, menopause marks a normal part of aging, but the timing of menopause can vary greatly.
While most women stop having periods around...
Three Serious Hip Problems Often Mistaken for Arthritis
Hip pain is one of the most common reasons adults visit an orthopedic specialist.
Many people immediately assume arthritis is responsible, but researchers from Yale...
Millions More People May Need High Blood Pressure Treatment Under New Guideline
A major new analysis suggests that many people with high blood pressure may not be receiving treatment even though they meet the latest medical...
Premature Menopause Linked to Higher Blood Pressure Risk in Women
A woman's age at menopause may provide important clues about her future heart health, according to a major new study published in Menopause.
Scientists found...