Cardiovascular disease remains a leading global cause of death, and we break down its pathology, risk factors, and the critical role of lifestyle intervention.

While statins are proven to save lives, doctors say they work best when paired with healthy lifestyle habits like diet, exercise, and weight control — not as a replacement for them.

Certain common OTC painkillers have been linked to an increased risk of high blood pressure, stroke and heart attacks.

A major study finds that weight loss drugs work while used, but weight and health benefits often return after stopping treatment.

SaveHealth reports on cholesterol medications, detailing common types like statins, their effects, and safety considerations for treatment.

Stopping weight loss drugs is followed by weight regain and reversal of beneficial effects on heart and metabolic health markers such as high cholesterol and high blood pressure, finds a study published in The BMJ.

Heart disease medication plays a critical role in managing and preventing cardiovascular conditions. Understanding the various types, their mechanisms, and how they work can help people make informed decisions about their heart health. Heart disease ...

Metoprolol, acebutolol, and propranolol are heart medications linked to weight gain. Other heart medications may cause weight gain, but some might cause weight loss or be weight neutral. Many medications, including those used to treat heart conditions like ...

Does fish oil truly improve heart health? How about aspirin or statins? A newly released Cleveland Clinic online survey of 251 Florida adults found that many don’t know what can harm or improve their heart health. While 72% of Floridians are aware that ...

A doctor may recommend various medications, such as antiarrhythmics, anticoagulants, or beta-blockers, to help treat heart valve problems. In some situations, a person may only require medications to help them manage symptoms and lower the risk of ...