Common food additives linked to heart disease, new study reveals
From cakes to ice cream to ready meals, many of the foods we eat contain additives designed to make them look and taste better,...
Caregivers crucial to cardiac arrest survivors in hospital, study finds
The Importance of Family and Friends in Recovery
When someone survives a heart problem that happens in a hospital, it's a big relief. But the...
Diabetes drug shows promise for widespread heart failure
The Problem: Millions with Weak Hearts
Heart failure is a big deal affecting millions of people around the world. Imagine your heart is like a...
Artificial sweeteners linked to heart disease risk, study finds
A recent large-scale study published by The BMJ has called into question the safety of artificial sweeteners, commonly seen as a healthier alternative to...
Vegan diet outperforms Mediterranean diet in weight loss and heart health, study finds
A new study published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition reveals that a low-fat vegan diet is more effective than a...
Beating the odds against chronic total occlusion
David Schneider was told he was out of treatment options.
Luckily, these cardiac specialists said otherwise, performing an advanced minimally invasive surgery that got...
Why some type 2 diabetes drugs may harm your heart health
For decades, sulfonylureas and basal insulin have been two of the most commonly prescribed second-line drugs for treating type 2 diabetes when first-line treatment...
A diet high in protein, zinc and niacin may benefit your blood vessel health
A study conducted in Israel and presented at the European Congress on Obesity has found that specific nutrients can have a significant impact on...
Scientists find ‘magnificent six’ foods for a happy heart
What Are the 'Magnificent Six'?
Researchers have identified six foods that could be your heart's best friends: fruits, vegetables, legumes (like beans and lentils), nuts,...
Many people are missing out on heart failure diagnosis, study warns
If you're having a hard time breathing or your ankles are swelling up, you might just be one of the many people suffering from...