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You’ve probably heard high blood pressure, or hypertension, is called a “silent killer,” and that’s for good reason. When the blood pumping through your body is pressing too hard against blood vessel walls, it can put your life at risk—but the condition is often asymptomatic, giving you no clues you’re in danger. Hypertension is also one of the largest risk factors for cardiovascular disease and stroke, the former of which is the leading cause of death around the world according to the World Health Organization.

This Is the Ideal Blood Pressure That Prevents Heart Disease, Says New Study

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Supplements are often hailed as natural solutions for a variety of health issues, promising everything from improved heart health to enhanced weight loss. While many supplements can indeed offer significant health benefits, it’s crucial to be a...

4 Supplements That May Actually Be Leading To Clogged Arteries, High Blood Pressure, & Heart Disease, According To Doctors: Calcium & More

Statins rank as some of the most frequently prescribed medications in the United States—the Cleveland Clinic says 92 million U.S. adults take statins to lower their risk of cardiovascular complications, especially those with high cholesterol, diabetes, or existing heart conditions. Statins prevent cardiovascular diseases, including heart attacks and strokes, by inhibiting a key enzyme the liver uses to produce cholesterol.

Do Statins Cause Dementia? Cardiology and Brain Experts Respond

Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease is linked to plaque buildup in blood vessels. It can increase the risk of serious cardiovascular events, such heart attack and stroke. Statins are a medication type that can help people at risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Doctors look at several factors to determine if statin therapy makes the most sense for someone.

17 million US adults may no longer receive statin therapy for heart disease

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New research finds that millions of people currently taking statins to lower cholesterol may not actually need this medication to stay heart healthy.

New Analysis Finds Millions of People on Statins May Not Need Them

People with an irregular heart rhythm taking a common blood pressure drug may be at greater risk of serious bleeding, according to a study recently published in JAMA. Atrial fibrillation is the most common type of irregular heart rhythm and can lead to blood clots or stroke if left untreated, according to the American Heart Association.

Common Blood Pressure Drug May Increase Bleeding Risk for Some Patients, Study Finds

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A new trial found that medication, Sildenafil sold under the brand name, Viagra improves brain flow and could help prevent dementia.

Common erectile dysfunction pill could help prevent dementia, 'pivotal' study suggests

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Heart attacks, also known as myocardial infarctions, are a leading cause of death worldwide. Understanding where heart attacks most commonly occur can help raise awareness and potentially save lives. Recognizing these common places and the circumstances around them can encourage individuals to seek medical help promptly. In this article, we’ll explore the most common places people experience heart attacks, shedding light on environments that pose higher risks and why they do so.

Most common places people have heart attacks

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Taking blood pressure medication at a time that aligns with your personal chronotype – the way your body's circadian rhythm affects when you go to sleep and get up – could help to protect the heart against the risk of heart attack, a new study shows. Put another...

The Time You Take Blood Pressure Drugs May Lower Heart Attack Risk

Stokes are scary animals. Not only do they seem to strike without warning, but they can leave patients and their families in limbo as doctors assess the degree of damage, how much recovery may be possible, the long-term outlook and possibility of disability — and of course, the risk for another.

The new stroke risk? Being 65 or younger

Blood pressure is the amount of force your blood exerts on your blood vessels with each heartbeat. It fluctuates throughout the day due to activities, stress, diet, and other internal and external forces. The time of day can also impact your blood pressure. This article explores the reasons you might...

Is Blood Pressure Higher in the Morning? Here’s What You Need to Know

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With fresh Covid cases bubbling up in some parts of the country, health officials are setting course for a fall vaccination campaign. On Thursday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended new shots for all Americans this fall. “Our top recommendation for protecting yourself and your loved ones from...

As Covid cases rise, CDC recommends new version of vaccine

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) occurs when a blood clot forms in a deep vein, typically in the legs. Treating a DVT is crucial, as the clot can break loose from the affected vein, move through the bloodstream to the heart, and lodge itself within the lung's main artery. This complication—what's known as pulmonary embolism—can be fatal.

How to Dissolve Blood Clots in Legs

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Black voters in Pennsylvania, a battleground state, outline to NBC News what they want President Joe Biden to address during the first presidential debate. They said they want him to focus on the economy and housing prices. Black voters were a key group for Biden's win in the 2024 election.

Undecided Black Pennsylvania voters say they want economy addressed in debate

A rare white bison calf was sighted at Yellowstone National Park, bringing indigenous tribes together for a spiritual ceremony. They say the birth of the special American buffalo is a prophecy fulfilled, but also that there's a wider message that needs to be heard.

Celebration of rare white bison birth in Yellowstone comes with a warning

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Incarcerated Americans and their families have been frustrated by the replacement of in-person visits by video calls, which experts say are costly and deprive loved ones of human contact. Two lawsuits in Michigan seek to reverse the practice and one sheriff explains why he changed his mind on the matter. NBC News’ Lester Holt reports.

Jails across America replace in-person visits with costly video calls, frustrating families

Ibuprofen is a pain reliever and fever reducer that’s available without a prescription. This drug may increase the risk of heart attack when taken often or at high doses. Ibuprofen and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are widely used to treat inflammation, pain, and fever from health issues like arthritis, headaches, and colds or flu.

When Can Taking Ibuprofen Cause Heart Attacks?

Whether you skip breakfast or simply prefer not to eat in the morning, drinking coffee on an empty stomach is common. You’ve probably heard it’s bad for your gut, but is it really?. The good news is that drinking coffee on an empty stomach isn’t inherently bad for...

Experts Reveal What Drinking Coffee on an Empty Stomach Does to Your Body

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NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

(HealthDay News) — Glucose lowering by metformin is greater when given before enteral glucose among patients with type 2 diabetes controlled by metformin monotherapy, according to a study recently published in Diabetologia. Cong Xie, PhD, from the University of Adelaide in Australia, and colleagues studied 16 participants with type...

Timing of metformin important in metformin-treated type 2 diabetes

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Fewer people may need statins to prevent heart disease, new study suggests

A new way of determining heart disease risk may result in millions fewer people getting prescriptions for statins, according to new research. Heart doctors warned, however,...

Fewer people may need statins to prevent heart disease, new study suggests

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