On my last blood test, my triglycerides were 280. Should I be worried about that? My doctor wants me to start taking something called Lopid. Is there another solution?
The Food and Drug Administration has concluded that angiotensin-receptor blocker medications used to treat high blood pressure do not increase the risk of developing lung cancer.
I really appreciate the dietary guidelines that you publish from time to time, but my wife and I find it hard to do the math in a busy supermarket. Can you give us targets that are easier to use than “percentages of daily calories”
A long-term Danish study correlates a higher sperm count with a lower mortality rate.
Our April 2011 article “Meet the statins” contained an error.
The American Heart Association hopes that its definition of ideal cardiovascular health will encourage people to strive to be healthier.
A clinical trial of niacin in combination with a statin to lower cholesterol was stopped early because of concerns that the combined medication could be associated with an increased risk of stroke.
I had a heart attack three years ago at age 78. My doctor started me on lisinopril, carvedilol, and aspirin. My total cholesterol is 190, and my LDL is 128. Should I be taking a statin?
I am taking furosemide (Lasix) once a day. I was told to also take potassium pills, but I don’t like pills. Can I replace the potassium pill with foods high in potassium?
Carotid ultrasound tests are not necessary or helpful for people who are in good health and not experiencing any warning signs of stroke risk.