Erythritol, a commonly used sugar substitute often marketed as "healthy," may impair blood vessel health by disrupting the ...

For almost 60 years, measuring cholesterol levels in the blood has been the best way to identify individuals at high risk of cardiovascular disease.

Some people take magnesium supplements to make up for dietary deficiencies. Unfortunately, there are certain medications that ...

Over time, arteries can stiffen, and years of lifestyle habits or medical conditions can increase the risk of heart-related ...

A simple blood test for "bad" cholesterol proteins could be a more accurate risk predictor of cardiovascular disease ...

Vitamin D also helps blood vessels stay flexible and elastic. When blood vessels can relax and stretch easily, blood flows ...

Beta-blockers lower blood pressure by slowing the heart rate. Some side effects include feeling tired, having cold hands and ...

Researchers in Sweden and the US suggest measuring levels of lipoproteins may be a more accurate risk predictor than ...

Treating high cholesterol quickly and aggressively after a heart attack may help prevent thousands of new heart attacks and ...

For almost 60 years, measuring cholesterol levels in the blood has been the best way to identify individuals at high risk of ...

Cardiovascular disease remains the world's top killer, but early detection through better blood testing could dramatically ...