Statins can safely cut risk of heart attacks or strokes in healthy people aged over 70, world-first clinical trial shows

Australian-led trial finds low risk of side effects from common cholesterol-lowering medication for otherwise healthy older people Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Taking a common cholesterol-lowering medication can reduce the risk of a heart attack or stroke for people aged over 70, with a

The new indication for Eli Lilly's drug is for people with Type 2 diabetes.

The diabetes drug, already the top-prescribed branded type 2 diabetes medicine in the U.S., showed an 8% lower rate of major heart events than Lilly's older drug Trulicity

AstraZeneca detailed the surprise failure of a closely watched heart disease trial, a study with ripple effects for a competitive billion-dollar market.

The shingles vaccine could slash the risk of heart disease, heart failure and stroke, a study has found.

A COMMON artificial sweetener found in certain chewing gums, breath mints and ice cream could dramatically raise the risk of deadly heart issues, research suggested today. Tests have found xylitol, one of the new generation of artificial sweeteners, may increase the risk of major issues including heart attacks and stro

Oxford University researchers found the shingles vaccine offered to 65-79 year olds on the NHS also reduces the risk of stroke, heart disease and heart failure

Being vaccinated against shingles has been linked to a lower risk of cardiovascular disease before, but now a study suggests that the vaccine that is currently being used reduces the odds more than earlier versions of the shot

Millions of Americans live with a hidden heart condition, and researchers have found a key, noticeable warning sign.