Fatty fish and camelina oil can benefit your HDL and IDL cholesterol
In a recent study, researchers from the University of Eastern Finland found that eating fatty fish could increase HDL cholesterol (“good” cholesterol) in people...
Most nutrient supplements, including omega-3, cannot protect the heart
Many people take vitamin or mineral supplements every day, hoping these supplements provide their body enough nutrients and keep them healthy.
However, one recent study...
Air temperature can trigger heart attacks
Heart attack happens when the flow of oxygen-rich blood to an area of the heart is blocked.
When the heart muscle cannot get enough oxygen,...
Chagas disease, spread outside of Latin American, increases heart disease risk
In a recent AHA statement, researchers claim that Chagas disease, caused by infection with a parasite called Trypanosoma cruzi (T cruzi), can cause chronic...
Binge drinking may cause stroke, heart disease risks
In a new study from Vanderbilt University, researchers find that frequent binge drinking is linked to higher blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar in...
Common ‘harmless’ virus linked to heart artery damage
In a recent study, researchers find a surprisingly close link between a herpes virus and immune cells damaging heart artery tissue.
The study was done...
New technology can predict heart attacks years before
In a new study, researchers at the University of Oxford and collaborators have developed a new technology that can flag patients at risk of...
Average salt eating is safe for your heart
In a large international study, researchers find that for most people eating salt is safe for heart health except for those who eat more...
Half of heart disease patients suffer from multiple diseases
In a new study from The University of Western Australia, researchers find that one in two patients with a cardiovascular disease is suffering from...
Overweight could change heart structure and function
In a new study from the University of Bristol in the UK, researchers find that even as a young adult, being overweight may cause...