Smoking during pregnancy may raise children’s blood pressure later in life
A large new study suggests that smoking during pregnancy could have lasting effects on a child’s heart health.
Researchers found that children whose mothers smoked...
3 things to know about cancer and your heart
As cancer therapies improve and increasingly achieve cures or recurring periods of remission, preventing and managing damage to organs from cancer treatment has become...
Plant-based diet may hold the key to better blood sugar management
Scientists from Universitas Indonesia have found that eating a plant-based diet may help reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes.
The research was published in...
Omega-3 fatty acids and heart health: What you need to know
Omega-3 fatty acids (also known as omega-3 fats or n-3 fats) are essential fats that the body cannot produce on its own and must...
Ancient Chinese exercise lowers blood pressure as much as brisk walking, study finds
A traditional Chinese mind-body exercise practiced for centuries may help lower blood pressure just as effectively as brisk walking, according to a large clinical...
Eating one egg a day is safe for heart health, major study finds
Scientists from Harvard University and other institutions have found that eating up to one egg per day is not linked to an increased risk...
Do potatoes raise blood pressure? What science says
Potatoes are a popular and versatile vegetable enjoyed by people around the world.
However, some concerns have been raised about how eating potatoes may affect...
This lesser-known olive oil may help protect your heart
Scientists from the Spanish National Research Council have found that olive pomace oil in the diet may help lower blood cholesterol levels.
Nearly two in...
A simple salt substitute can protect your heart and blood pressure
Many Americans eat too much salt without even realizing it. This can lead to high blood pressure, which raises the risk of heart disease,...
Chinese heart-healthy eating plan cuts blood pressure in just 4 weeks
Scientists from Peking University and collaborating institutions have found that a heart-healthy Chinese diet may significantly reduce high blood pressure.
High blood pressure, or hypertension,...