Refined grain foods are not linked to heart disease risk, study finds
Refined grains include white flour, white rice, and white bread. Many breads, cereals, crackers, desserts and pastries are made with refined grains.
In a study from...
Scientists find a cause of coronary heart disease
Coronary heart disease is a chronic disease that affects the blood vessels that supply blood to your heart. It can lead to chest pain...
Sleep is a new 8th measure of heart health
About 50 to 70 million Americans have sleep disorders, and 1 in 3 adults do not regularly get the recommended amount of uninterrupted sleep...
Heart attack risk decreases 50% in people with diabetes in 15 years
People with type 2 diabetes are twice as likely to have a heart attack or die from heart disease compared to people without diabetes.
Management of...
Many widely used drugs can cause irregular heartbeat
An arrhythmia is when the heart beats too slowly, too fast, or in an irregular way.
In a recent study from Washington University in St....
Cancer may cause changes to the heart before treatment
An estimated 1.9 million people in the United States are expected to be diagnosed with cancer this year, according to the National Cancer Institute.
Having a...
Research shows the cause of various types of heart disease
Heart disease is a catch-all phrase for a variety of conditions that affect the heart's structure and how it works.
Coronary heart disease is a type...
Excess fat in the neck may increase your heart disease risk
Heart disease is a group of conditions that includes coronary heart disease, arrhythmias, heart failure and valve disease.
Heart disease is a major cause of...
What is atrial fibrillation?
Atrial fibrillation, also known as A-fib or AF, is one of the most common types of arrhythmias, which are irregular heart rhythms.
An arrhythmia, or irregular...
One cup of nitrate-rich vegetables a day keep heart disease at bay
Nitrate provides several health benefits, including blood pressure reduction and vessel protective effects.
The foods highest in nitrate include beetroots and leafy greens such as...