High-dose vitamin D does not reduce risks for heart disease, cancer
Scientists from the University of Eastern Finland found that taking a much higher dose of vitamin D than recommended for five years did not...
Anxiety in women may mask heart disease symptoms
Scientists from the University of Quebec found that women with an anxiety disorder may have less blood going to their hearts when exercising.
In women...
An avocado a day may help keep bad cholesterol at bay
Scientists from Pennsylvania State University found that eating one avocado a day as part of a heart-healthy, cholesterol-lowering moderate-fat diet can help improve bad...
Dental care could boost health in people with diabetes or heart disease
In a recent study from Mayo Clinic, scientists found that dental care could reduce the risk of hospitalization in people with diabetes or heart...
At 15, she knew heart disease lurked in her genes. At 37, it caught...
When a medical technician demonstrating to a high school class how to check blood pressure asked for a volunteer, 15-year-old Katie Moegenberg got the...
More young Americans die from heart failure, study finds
Scientists from Duke University found a growing number of younger American adults are dying of heart failure.
The research is published in JAMA Cardiology and...
Eating cranberries everyday can improve your heart health
In a recent study from King’s College London, researchers found daily eating cranberries for one-month improved heart function in healthy men.
Low consumption of fruits...
Many people with heart failure have uncontrolled high blood pressure, study shows
Heart failure occurs when the heart can’t pump as well as it should and fails to deliver enough oxygen to the body, making it...
Hormone therapy for prostate cancer increases death risk in heart disease
Scientists from National Cancer Institute found that hormone therapy for prostate cancer increases the risk of cardiovascular disease-related death, especially in older men.
They found...
Ultra-processed foods are breaking your heart
Scientists from New York University found that eating more ultra-processed foods is linked to an increased risk of heart disease and death, with each...