Drinking coffee could help control blood pressure, shows study
In a study from the University of Bologna and elsewhere, scientists found that drinking coffee helps maintain low blood pressure.
People who drink two or...
How to prevent heart disease with a balanced diet
Heart disease is a leading cause of death worldwide. However, making informed dietary choices can significantly reduce the risk of developing heart disease.
In this...
Compounds in teas may help lower blood pressure, study finds
A recent study has demonstrated that compounds found in both green and black tea can relax blood vessels, explaining the antihypertensive properties of tea...
Cinnamon could help lower blood pressure and improve cholesterol
Researchers from Mashhad University of Medical Sciences have found that cinnamon may help reduce blood pressure and improve cholesterol levels in people with stage...
Why common heart tests miss half of future heart attacks
Heart attacks are often seen as sudden and unexpected events, but in reality, they usually develop silently over many years.
Fatty material called plaque slowly...
15 gut bacteria may cause heart disease, study finds
Heart disease is the number one cause of death around the world, taking nearly 20 million lives each year.
While most people know that genetics,...
Popular cholesterol drug may be unsafe for kidney health
A new study has raised concerns about a common cholesterol-lowering drug called rosuvastatin.
While this medicine is often used to reduce the risk of heart...
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...