Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. A group of physicians at Johns Hopkins Medicine and the American Heart Association have released updated guidelines
But a recent experiment questioned past claims. According to new information, people age after 39 years. Stepping over this mark, processes begin to occur in the body that
A spike in Chicago crime was associated with a relative increase in blood pressure among people who lived in safe neighborhoods, according to preliminary research to be presented
Opioid use appears to increase a person’s risk for developing atrial fibrillation, a dangerous heart-rhythm disorder known to cause strokes, according to preliminary research to be presented in
New research suggests that attempts to normalize blood pressure, and cholesterol may have negative long-term effects on kidney health in adults with type 2 diabetes who are at
Scientists at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation have broken new ground in understanding how the lymphatic system works, potentially opening the door for future therapies. The lymphatic system
If you want to lower your low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, called LDL or, colloquially, “bad cholesterol,” the research is clear about one thing: You should exchange saturated fats with
Medicines commonly prescribed to reduce people’s risk of heart attack may have limited use for treating other diseases, research suggests. Previous studies had suggested the cholesterol-cutting drugs –
If you’re like most Americans, there’s a good chance there’s way more sodium in your diet than you realize. And this is particularly bad news if you’re one
Fluctuations in weight, blood pressure, cholesterol and/or blood sugar levels in otherwise healthy people may be associated with a higher risk of heart attack, stroke and death from
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