Cottonseed oil linked to lower cholesterol
In a new study, researchers at the University of Georgia have found that a high-fat diet enriched with cottonseed oil drastically improved cholesterol profiles...
This diet could give you healthy heart and body weight at the same time
In a recent study, researchers found that a high protein, low-calorie diet that includes intermittent fasting not only could help with long-term weight loss.
In...
This drug could reduce the risk of second heart attack or stroke
In a new study, researchers found that the cholesterol-lowering drug alirocumab reduced the chance of having additional heart problems or stroke.
The clinical trial involved...
Bullying and violence at work may increase heart disease risk
In a new study, researchers found that people who are bullied at work or experience violence at work are at higher risk of heart...
Coronary calcium levels could predict heart attack better
In a new study, researchers found that testing a patient's coronary calcium levels is a better predictor of blocked coronary arteries at risk for...
Don’t let grief hurt your sleep and heart health
In a new study, researchers found that people who have recently lost a spouse are more likely to have sleep disturbances that exacerbate levels...
How dementia and cardiovascular disease are connected
Several studies have linked breakdowns in the brain's blood vessels to Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia.
The findings are presented at Neuroscience 2018, the annual...
Marijuana use linked to higher risk of stroke, heart disease, high blood pressure
In a recent study reported by American College of Cardiology, researchers find that marijuana use is linked to higher risk of heart failure and...
Scientists find better way to predict heart disease, stroke
In a recent study, a team of researchers has developed a new online tool to more accurately predict who among those ages 40-65 is...
Common infections more harmful than obesity to your heart health
In a recent study, researchers found that common infections may increase the risk of heart attacks, strokes and, in the longer term, death.
A British...