Heart Health

These two drugs may protect against heart attack, stroke

In a recent study, researchers found that taking a statin drug in combination with drug ezetimibe may benefit patients who have a history of...

This eating habit could benefit people at risk for diabetes, heart disease

In a new study, researchers found that a form of intermittent fasting, called time-restricted eating, could benefit people who have high risks of diabetes...

How sugar may affect your heart health

In a new study, researchers found that the impact of sugars on heart health depends on the dose and type of sugar consumed. Higher intake...

Tooth loss may increase the risk of heart disease

In a new study, researchers found a clear link between gum disease periodontis, artery calcification, and heart disease. Consequently, researchers are stressing the importance of...

Vegan diet may help reduce heart disease, stroke risk

In a new study, researchers found that following a vegan diet for five weeks may decrease risk factors for heart disease. The research was conducted...

4 things everyone can do to reduce inflammation, prevent heart disease

Inflammation is part of the body’s immune response to an illness or injury. When people have a wound or an infection, inflammation helps fight off...

Many people with high risks do not develop early signs of heart disease

In two new studies, researchers found that many people with diabetes, high cholesterol, or high blood pressure, do not develop early signs of heart...

This study shows a big cause of artery hardening, and a drug treatment

Atherosclerosis is a common artery hardening disease. The health condition occurs when fat, cholesterol and other substances build up in the walls of arteries. The...

Arm cuff blood pressure results may not effectively predict heart disease

Central blood pressure, also called blood pressure amplification, is measured at the aorta, the artery closest to the heart. In a recent study from the...

Statin use may help lower prostate cancer risk

In a new study, researchers found that current statin use is linked to the reduced risk for lethal prostate cancer. The research was conducted by...