Blood pressure is linked to cold tolerance, study finds
A recent study has uncovered surprising genetic traits in a group of women known for their incredible diving skills off the coast of South...
One cup of leafy greens a day may keep heart disease at bay
A large study from Edith Cowan University in Australia has found that eating just one cup of nitrate-rich vegetables every day may strongly lower...
Lowering blood pressure may help prevent dementia
A new large study from China has found that lowering high blood pressure can help reduce the risk of dementia and memory problems.
The study...
Why lower cholesterol isn’t always better for stroke prevention
Cholesterol often gets a bad name, especially when it comes to heart health. We’ve been told that high cholesterol, especially the “bad” kind called...
What to know about cardiogenic shock – a serious heart condition
A large new study has revealed that even in the early stages of cardiogenic shock (CS)—a serious heart condition where blood flow is still...
Study shows big cause of deadly heart rhythm disorders
Heart rhythm problems, also known as arrhythmias, can be frightening and life-threatening. But new research from The Ohio State University offers fresh hope. Scientists...
Eating a handful of nuts a day may prevent cancer, heart disease
A large study led by Imperial College London has found that eating just a small handful of nuts each day—about 20 grams—can help lower...
New blood test could better predict heart disease risk
For nearly 60 years, checking cholesterol levels in a person’s blood has been the main way doctors identify who might be at risk of...
High doses of this blood pressure drug may raise sudden cardiac arrest risk
A new European study has found a possible link between high doses of the widely used blood pressure drug nifedipine and an increased risk...
Heart attack risk factors differ between young men and women, Yale study finds
A new study from Yale University has found that men and women under the age of 55 face different risks when it comes to...