Blinding eye disease strongly linked to serious heart disease
People with a specific form of AMD are also highly likely to have either underlying heart damage or carotid artery disease linked to stroke.
Scientists find new drug for reducing blood cholesterol
Cholesterol-lowering is one of the most important therapies we have to prolong life and protect people from heart disease, which is still the number...
Eating an avocado once a week may reduce heart disease risk
Avocados contain dietary fiber and monounsaturated fat, which have been linked to cardiovascular health benefits. Previous research has shown they can help lower total...
Cannabis use linked to worse outcomes in common heart surgery
In a study from Michigan Medicine, scientists found the use of cannabis may have a negative impact on outcomes for common bypass surgery.
Fatty liver disease may increase risk of heart failure
Nearly 1 in 4 adults in the U.S. has a condition known as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease or NAFLD.
Scientists already knew NAFLD can lead...
Flu shot reduces death risk in people with heart failure
Scientists found that flu shots can save the lives of people with heart disease by reducing heart complications as well as preventing flu.
A bad childhood may increase risks of heart and blood vessel diseases
Children who experience adversity are at increased risk of developing diseases of the heart or blood vessels in early adulthood.
Cannabis and e-cigarettes can harm the heart like cigarettes
In a study from UC San Francisco, scientists found e-cigarettes and marijuana have harmful effects on the heart similar to those caused by tobacco...
Aspirin is linked to 26% higher risk of heart failure
A recent study from the University of Freiburg found aspirin use is linked to a 26% raised risk of heart failure in people with...
A Christmas spice that may help reduce your blood cholesterol
Cinnamon is a popular spice at Christmas time, used to flavour everything from mulled wine to pumpkin pie.
And, unlike many Christmas foods, this one...