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One, Two, Three Meds in One: Game-Changing Blood Pressure Pill
High blood pressure often requires multiple medications, but they could be combined into one pill to simplify treatment plans.
Statin Benefits Beyond Heart Disease Risk: Not Enough Evidence
In a comprehensive analysis, researchers didn't find enough evidence to change current guidelines for prescribing statins based on other potential benefits.
Common Pain Med Linked to Heart Problems
The nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug diclofenac is associated with an higher risk for heart attack, stroke, and other serious cardiovascular events.
If You Take an Aspirin a Day for Your Heart, Read This
The bottom line: We still don’t know if aspirin therapy lowers the rate of first heart attacks and strokes in people at moderate risk for cardiovascular events.
How Much Omega-3 Should You Take?
Omega-3 fatty acid supplements may not protect heart health as much as previously thought. Learn more about omega-3 studies, information about doses, and other possible health benefits.
Can You Eat Whatever You Want While Taking Statins for Cholesterol?
Statins can help prevent and treat heart disease by lowering cholesterol, but they are much more effective when combined with a healthy diet and lifestyle.
The Emotional Toll of Heart Disease
Mental health issues following heart disease events are, sadly often not the focus of follow up care. But, in fact, these issues are common and treatable.
Treatments for Heart Arrhythmia
Heart arrhythmias can be treated in different ways depending on the type of rhythm. Find out about the most common treatments.
Risks of Adverse Drug Reactions
Thousands of preventable deaths are caused each year by adverse reactions with over-the-counter (OTC) medications.
When to Take Blood Pressure Drugs
Taking hypertension medication at the right time of day may lower your diabetes risk.