Heart Health

An important cause of heart disease has been found

Scientists from the University of South Australia recently found that when you’re down on this essential nutrient, it’s not only your bones that could...

His heart stopped on a treadmill at the gym. His wife gave him CPR.

Mark Wangrin and his wife, Barbara, put on their athletic gear and drove to their Austin, Texas, fitness center for an early morning Sunday workout.

Common artificial sweetener linked to higher risks of heart attack, stroke

In a study from Cleveland Clinic, scientists found that erythritol, a popular artificial sweetener, is associated with an increased risk of heart attack and...

Common sleep problem linked to higher heart attack risk

In a study from Alexandria University in Egypt, scientists found people who suffer from insomnia were 69% more likely to have a heart attack...

How to detect subtle signs of heart disease in women

Many women may write off fatigue, body aches, and even nausea as the result of stress, or as an indication that they need to slow down and rest.

Diet rich in rice may reduce heart disease risk

In a study from Gifu University, scientists found that eating a diet rich in rice may benefit heart health in the Japanese population.

Gum disease bacteria may increase risk of heart disease

In a study from the School of Life Sciences of EPFL in Switzerland, scientists found that infection with a bacterium that causes gum disease...

These common foods can boost ‘good cholesterol’ in the body

In a study from August Pi i Sunyer Biomedical Research Institute, scientists found that eating heart-healthy foods may improve ‘good cholesterol’ function in the...

These widely used diabetes drugs increase heart disease risk

In a recent study, scientists from Northwestern University found two drugs commonly prescribed to treat type 2 diabetes carry a high risk of heart...

This plant-based diet can help reverse heart failure

In a study from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, scientists found that a whole-food plant-based diet reversed heart failure without medications or surgeries. Angina...