Massive Global Study Finds 99% of Heart Attacks and Strokes Are Tied to Just 4 Risk Factors
Credit: ZME Science/Midjourney. AI-generated illustration. A new global study demolishes the myth of the “out-of-nowhere” heart attack. According…
PCSK9i drugs are reasonable alternatives to statins
Dr. Keith Roach | To Your Health Dear Dr. Roach: In a recent column, you wrote about reducing…
5 foods one must not eat– And why
Foods and drinks that are loaded with added sugars (like sodas, sweetened beverages, candy, desserts) are not only…
Apple Watch Series 11 receives FDA clearance for hypertension alerts
Apple’s Awe Dropping event started with dramatic health testimonials from Apple Watch users, then revealed a key new…
Woman is in dire need of blood pressure meds after a fall
Dear Dr. Roach: I am a woman aged 58, and I have very high blood pressure from a…
High Blood Pressure: Nearly half of US adults have high blood pressure, says American Heart Association: How to lower it naturally |
A recent report indicates that nearly half of American adults, around 122.4 million, suffer from high blood pressure,…
Understanding the risk reduction of statins with cholesterol
Dr. Keith Roach | To Your Health Dear Dr. Roach: A cardiologist recently suggested that I should consider…
Stubborn high blood pressure drops with an experimental drug that inhibits aldosterone
A person using a medical tonometer (Image source: Mockup Graphics via Unsplash; cropped) An experimental drug called baxdrostat…
What Really Happens When Blood Pressure Drops Below 120
Targeting blood pressure below 120 mm Hg reduces the risk of heart attack, stroke, and heart failure more…
DASH-style diet helps control blood glucose
August 19, 2025 At a Glance Compared to a typical American diet, a DASH-style eating plan for people…
New high blood pressure guideline emphasizes prevention, early treatment to reduce CVD risk
Guideline Highlights:
Nearly half of all adults in the U.S. have high blood pressure (≥130/80 mm Hg),…
Where Do You Stand on the Sitting-Rising Test?
Medscape recently published an article mentioning our latest research on physical fitness and overall health. In this paper,…