Changing the way we view women’s heart attack symptoms
Heart attacks are misdiagnosed more often in young women than in men, and one key way to change that, researchers say, is to think...
Traffic noise may increase your high blood pressure, diabetes risks
Navigating through congested road traffic is enough to make even the most laid-back people lose their cool.
As it turns out, just the sound of...
Statin drugs may protect you from both heart disease and colon cancer
In a new study, researchers found common statins may provide anti-cancer benefits to patients.
The research was conducted by a team at Duke University.
About 40...
Trust your gut on plant-based diets for heart health
In a new study, researchers found that reducing animal product intake and following a primarily plant-based diet can decrease your risk of heart disease...
A weak heart also damages your brain
If the heart pumps too little blood into the body, the brain is usually not adequately supplied with oxygen.
Until now, however, it was unclear...
Sleep should be added as measure of heart health
Adding sleep to seven established metrics could create a stronger tool for predicting heart disease risk among middle-aged and older adults, new research shows.
The...
Popular weight loss diet may bring risks to your heart health
The ketogenic diet might seem counterintuitive to good heart health.
After all, it’s a low-carb, high-fat diet rich in meats, eggs, nuts and dairy. Fruits,...
Why high-protein foods may increase your heart disease risk
Phenylalanine is an amino acid found in many foods, including plant- and animal-based protein sources like meat, beans, and soy.
In a new study, researchers...
Eating more plant protein and dairy instead of red meat may improve heart health
In two new studies, researchers found that eating more protein from plant sources or dairy while reducing red meat consumption could help people live...
Moderate egg eating not linked to heart disease risk
In a new study, researchers add to evidence that moderate egg consumption (up to 1 egg per day) is not linked to heart disease...