Review questions effects of saturated fats on heart disease The types of fat people get in their diet may not be as closely related to their risk of heart disease as previously believed, a new review of past studies suggests.
Citrus fruit extract may lower cholesterol, scientists say The Ache: Common cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins can have unpleasant side effects, including muscle aches and weakness.
Moderate to high blood pressure at age 18 significantly increases risk for heart disease Young adults may be able to ward off cardiovascular disease later in life by paying more attention to their blood pressure levels.
Hospital websites often understate risks of new valve replacement U.S. hospitals that offer information about a common heart valve replacement procedure often explain the benefits but rarely mention the risks - including doubled risk of stroke - according to a new study.
Blood pressure medications tied to risk of serious falls for seniors Older people who take blood pressure medications had more serious injuries from falls than those not taking medications, according to a new study.
Study finds many preteens have unhealthy cholesterol levels There's fresh evidence that a lot of young people could be headed for heart trouble.
Some batches of generic Lipitor recalled by Indian drugmaker in latest quality blow Indian drugmaker Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd, reeling under a flurry of regulatory rebukes due to manufacturing quality concerns, has recalled more than 64,000 bottles of the generic version of a cholesterol-lowering drug in the United States after doseage mix-up was detected.
Benzene in traffic emissions tied to childhood leukemia Traffic pollution near the home - and specifically, benzene in the air - increases the risk of one type of childhood leukemia, according to a nationwide study in France.
Gut microbes linked to heart failure Microbes in our gut help metabolize the foods we eat, which is good for our body. But a new study shows that the way gut microbes metabolize foods that are high in fat and cholesterol may play a role in the development of heart failure.
Loud noise exposure linked to heart disease risk People with long-term exposure to loud noise at work or in leisure activities may be at increased risk of heart disease, a U.S. study finds.
