Cardiovascular - December 2018 Archives

THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES Humidifiers and your health Dry sinuses, bloody noses and cracked lips. Humidifiers can soothe these familiar problems caused by dry indoor ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Is it always possible for doctors to determine what causes orthostatic hypotension? How is it treated? ANSWER: The cause of orthostatic hypotension usually ...

Caffeine: How does it affect blood pressure? Caffeine can cause a short, but dramatic, increase in your blood pressure — even if you don't have ...

Nearly 1 in every 3 American adults has high levels of lipoprotein cholesterol, also known as "LDL" or "bad cholesterol." Lifestyle changes can lower your bad cholesterol ...

THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES Triglycerides: Why do they matter? Triglycerides, a type of fat found in your blood, are an important measure of heart health. ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I take low-dose aspirin each day to prevent heart trouble, based on my doctor’s recommendation. Should I take enteric-coated aspirin to protect my ...