Could a simple mineral help clean your artery plaques?
Heart disease is the top cause of death around the world. One major reason is a condition called atherosclerosis.
This happens when fatty substances, known...
Cholesterol drugs bring heart benefits but may harm lungs, brain and body weight
Doctors often give people medicine to lower their cholesterol, especially as they get older. These drugs help reduce the risk of heart disease, high...
Why some people have blood clots so easily
Scientists in Sweden have discovered three genes that can make people much more likely to get blood clots in the legs. These clots are...
Red and processed meat linked to higher risk of heart disease
Red meat, which appears red when raw and turns dark when cooked, includes foods such as beef, pork, lamb, veal, venison, and goat.
Processed meats,...
Why tea and coffee can prevent heart disease in the long run
If you love drinking tea or coffee, or enjoy snacking on berries and nuts, here’s some great news—these foods may help protect your heart...
Black licorice could trigger dangerous high blood pressure, study warns
Scientists from the University of Rochester have reported that eating too much black licorice can lead to dangerously high blood pressure and serious disturbances...
How eating patterns could reduce heart disease death risk in people with diabetes
Scientists from Harbin Medical University have identified how the timing of certain foods across the day may be linked to a lower risk of...
This extra virgin olive oil may help lower blood pressure in healthy adults
Scientists from La Trobe University have found that high-polyphenol extra virgin olive oil may help reduce blood pressure in healthy adults.
The study, led by...
Why cholesterol drugs cause muscle pain—and how to fix it
Statins are medications that have saved millions of lives by lowering cholesterol and reducing the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
They’ve become one of...
Simple neck scan could detect heart failure in older men
A new discovery from researchers at University College London has shown that a simple neck scan could help identify older men who are at...