Your heart has its own ‘mini-brain’, study finds
New research from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden and Columbia University in the United States has revealed something surprising about the heart: it has its...
Some plant-based foods may raise heart disease risk
A new study from France shows that eating more plant-based foods isn’t always better for your heart—especially if those foods are ultra-processed.
The research was...
These 3 things strongly increase heart attack risk in holidays
Eat, drink and enjoy the outdoors and family gatherings—in moderation, say those who see an increase in heart emergencies during the holiday season.
Cardiac emergencies...
Study finds a powerful heart-boosting nutrient in everyday foods
A new study from King's College London suggests that regularly eating foods rich in polyphenols—like tea, coffee, berries, cocoa, nuts, whole grains, and olive...
Early warning signs of blocked arteries everyone needs to know
Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. One common form is when the arteries that carry blood to the heart...
Study finds a new way to fight heart disease
For many years, doctors have worked hard to fight heart disease by helping people control diabetes, lower blood pressure, and reduce cholesterol.
Medicines like aspirin...
Why many older people secretly quit cholesterol drug statins
Statins are medicines that doctors often give to people to help lower their cholesterol.
They are well-known for helping prevent heart disease, and many studies...
Hot, humid weather may increase risk of kidney failure
People living in Australia's hot and humid northern regions are more likely to suffer from kidney failure than those living in cooler and less...
How C-reactive protein outpaced ‘bad’ cholesterol as leading heart disease risk marker
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States.
Since researchers first established the link between diet, cholesterol and heart disease in the 1950s,...
7 lifestyle changes that can help prevent heart disease
Heart disease is the top cause of death in developed countries. Thanks to better medical care, surgeries, and increased awareness, deaths from heart disease...