Staying up late may quietly harm your heart, especially for women
Many people naturally prefer staying up late and feel most alert in the evening. These so-called night owls often struggle with early mornings but...
Ultra-processed diet linked to 47% higher risks of heart attack and stroke
Ultra-processed foods have become a normal part of everyday life for many people, often without much thought about what they contain or how they...
Heart disease risk starts rising earlier than expected in men
Heart disease is often thought of as a problem that appears later in life, usually after decades of unhealthy habits.
However, a large study that...
Heart disease risk in diabetes may depend on hormones, not just blood sugar
People living with type 2 diabetes are well known to face a higher risk of serious heart problems, including heart attacks and strokes.
Doctors have...
Cocoa could help reduce blood pressure and arterial stiffness, study finds
Scientists from the University of Surrey and other institutions have found that cocoa may help reduce blood pressure and arterial stiffness during normal aging.
Flavanols...
Lowering blood pressure further may save more lives than doctors once thought
Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death around the world, and high blood pressure plays a major role in driving this...
This breakfast may help lower your blood pressure naturally
High blood pressure is a very common health problem and a major cause of heart disease and stroke.
Many people focus on medication to control...
Cholesterol-drug statins are safer than many people think, study finds
Statins are among the most commonly prescribed medicines in the world, yet they are also some of the most misunderstood.
Many people worry that statins...
Do potatoes raise blood pressure? What science really says
Potatoes are a staple food in many parts of the world and are enjoyed in a variety of forms, including baked, boiled, fried, and...
A diet with rice may benefit your heart health
Coronary heart disease (CHD), also known as coronary artery disease, remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide.
It develops when the coronary arteries...