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Folks with peripheral artery disease (PAD) have a much lower risk of death if they take cholesterol-lowering statins as directed by their doctor, a new study reports. About 200 million people worldwide suffer from PAD, a condition in which arteries feeding blood to the legs become clogged, researchers explained. However, patients who took their prescribed…  read on >

As Hurricane Dorian rolls up the southeastern coast of the United States, most in its path worry about having enough water, food and batteries to ride the storm out. But the American Heart Association (AHA) warns that the high stress and trauma of such an event can also trigger heart trouble, especially among heart disease…  read on >

After breaking your nose, you should rest, ice it and keep your head elevated, says MedlinePlus. When caring for a broken nose at home, MedlinePlus reminds people: Do not remove any packing or splints unless instructed by your doctor. Take hot showers to breathe in the steam. Clean the inside of your nose with a…  read on >

Driving while high on marijuana can be as dangerous and illegal as driving drunk, but unlike alcohol, there’s no way to detect pot on your breath. That could change, however, as University of Pittsburgh scientists are working hard to develop a breathalyzer that can measure the psychoactive ingredient in pot. Although the technology may work,…  read on >

About half of all Americans take steps to limit or avoid saturated fats, the kind found in foods like fatty red meat and cream. But fewer than one-third stick to the limit set by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans to keep saturated fat intake under 10% of daily calories. You might be surprised to learn…  read on >

We tend to think of heart attacks as they’re shown in movies, as massive, chest-crushing events, typically affecting older men. But that’s not the only case, far from it. Research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association found that, even though women get heart attacks less often than men, they have a higher…  read on >

Teen boys who are overweight or obese may be more likely to have a heart attack before they’re old enough to retire, according to a new study. Researchers analyzed data from nearly 1.7 million men in Sweden born between 1950 and 1987 who had extensive physical exams when they entered mandatory military service at age…  read on >

With category 3 Hurricane Dorian ravaging the Bahamas as it lumbers toward the east coast of Florida,the National Safety Council offered anyone in its path steps to stay safe. First, the council urges residents to monitor Dorian’s progress and heed government warnings. It’s vital to take a look at safety procedures you’ll need during any…  read on >