Eating one egg a day is safe for heart health, major study finds
Scientists from Harvard University and other institutions have found that eating up to one egg per day is not linked to an increased risk...
Do potatoes raise blood pressure? What science says
Potatoes are a popular and versatile vegetable enjoyed by people around the world.
However, some concerns have been raised about how eating potatoes may affect...
This lesser-known olive oil may help protect your heart
Scientists from the Spanish National Research Council have found that olive pomace oil in the diet may help lower blood cholesterol levels.
Nearly two in...
A simple salt substitute can protect your heart and blood pressure
Many Americans eat too much salt without even realizing it. This can lead to high blood pressure, which raises the risk of heart disease,...
Chinese heart-healthy eating plan cuts blood pressure in just 4 weeks
Scientists from Peking University and collaborating institutions have found that a heart-healthy Chinese diet may significantly reduce high blood pressure.
High blood pressure, or hypertension,...
Best diets to lower high blood pressure, according to science
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common condition that significantly increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular problems.
Alongside medication and...
Common blood pressure drug may reduce seizures in Alzheimer’s patients
Scientists have discovered how a gene strongly linked to Alzheimer’s disease may also trigger seizures by disrupting the brain’s energy supply.
The findings, from researchers...
High-Polyphenol olive oil could help lower blood pressure
Researchers from La Trobe University have found that extra virgin olive oil rich in polyphenols may help lower blood pressure in healthy adults.
The study,...
Birth control can reduce PCOS symptoms without added heart or diabetes risk
A new study from the University of Pennsylvania brings relief to women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
It shows that taking birth control pills—either alone...
DASH diet cuts 10-year heart disease risk in just 8 weeks, study finds
Scientists from Harvard Medical School and other institutions have found that the DASH diet may significantly reduce the risk of heart disease within just...