We've all heard that making simple lifestyle changes today can help prevent heart disease down the line. But what if you already have key risk factors for heart disease, or even a diagnosis of heart ...

If you've avoided taking cholesterol-lowering statin drugs because you're worried about the risk of developing memory loss, depression or other scary side effects, this scenario plays out more often ...

Most statin side effects listed on drug packaging are not supported by strong evidence, a new review suggests. Of 66 potential side effects, researchers identified only 4 linked to statins.

More than 30 years after the Scandinavian Simvastatin Survival Study showed that statins save lives, their full public health potential remains unrealised. Statins are underused worldwide, and as a ...

Deaths from heart disease and stroke have declined in recent years, but they remain the leading cause of death for Americans, according to a new report from the American Heart Association. In the ...

After another improbable comeback win, the Chicago Bears were gathered in their locker room, waiting for head coach Ben Johnson to speak, when he let out a guttural scream. “F--- the Packers, man,” ...

The Los Angeles Rams are back where they were at this time last year: the divisional round of the playoffs. This time, they will be the team that’s favored and the team with more playoff experience.

Stress doesn’t just affect your mental health. High stress can increase your risk of having a heart attack, as can a sudden surge of excitement or fear. Whether it is short-term or chronic, stress can ...

Scientists finally uncover why statins cause muscle pain Date: January 14, 2026 Source: Columbia University Irving Medical Center Summary: A new discovery may explain why so many people abandon ...

Nancy Preston didn’t have a heart attack. Nor did she have chest discomfort, shortness of breath or heart palpitations — all symptoms of heart disease. Instead, a routine mammogram led to Preston ...