Serious lung inflections may increase heart attack risk
In a study from Vanderbilt University, scientists found that people with serious pneumococcal infections, including pneumonia and sepsis, are at a strongly increased risk...
New program can strongly reduce risk of heart disease
A study by researchers from the University of Calgary, the Interdisciplinary Chronic Disease Collaboration (ICDC), and Emergence Creative found that a program called MOXIE...
Inflammation may predict heart attack, stroke better than ‘bad’ cholesterol
A new study has found that inflammation may be a more powerful predictor of future cardiovascular events, such as heart attack and stroke, than...
Diet change may bring biggest benefit for heart health
Lifestyle changes, such as eating a healthy diet, losing weight, quitting smoking, and increasing physical activity, have been shown to reduce the risk of...
1 in 5 people with high risk of heart disease refuse to use statin...
Heart disease is a major health issue worldwide and the leading cause of death in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease...
Vitamin C may reduce heart failure risk in older men, study finds
A recent study has found higher blood levels of vitamin C, but not vitamin E, are associated with a lower risk of heart failure in older men.
Dairy fat does not influence heart disease risk, study finds
A study by scientists at the University of Washington has found that dairy fat does not increase or decrease the risk of heart disease.
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Irregular sleep linked to higher risk of hardened arteries
In a study from Vanderbilt University, scientists found older adults with irregular sleep habits may face a higher risk for hardened arteries than their...
Open-heart surgery was the turning point for this nurse-turned-actress
As an aspiring nurse working in an emergency room, Stacy Beckly decided to get some advice about pain she was having on the left...
Can a wearable device make an impact on your heart health?
Mobile apps and wearable trackers claim to help detect heart problems and help manage — or even prevent — a heart condition. But do they...