Red meat may increase your risk of heart disease
In a new study, researchers found that eating two servings of unprocessed red meat, processed meat or poultry a week has been linked to...
Protecting your heart with a Mediterranean diet
With loads of trendy diets floating around, it’s hard to keep track of which ones to follow.
But Sue Ryskamp, a registered dietician at the...
Statins: How cholesterol-lowering drugs cause muscle pain
Patients who take statins in order to lower their blood cholesterol levels often complain about muscle problems, typically muscle pain.
But why this occurs is...
Common drug combo may prevent ‘broken heart’ when you lost a loved one
In a new study, researchers found that he increased risk of heart attack or "a broken heart" in early bereavement could be reduced by...
Hidden signs of sudden cardiac arrest everyone should know
The most common cause of sudden cardiac death is an abnormal heart rhythm that causes the heart to immediately stop pumping.
Sudden cardiac arrest is...
This kidney problem linked to heart failure
In a new study, researchers found that people with chronic kidney disease have a higher risk of heart disease and heart disease death.
They identified...
Persistent asthma linked to increased risk for heart rhythm disorder
People with persistent asthma could be at 1.5 times higher risk of developing a heart rhythm disorder called atrial fibrillation than those without asthma,...
This diabetes drug may harm your heart health
In a new study, researchers found new evidence that rosiglitazone—a drug used to treat type 2 diabetes—is associated with an increased risk of heart...
Blood pressure swings may be an early sign of heart disease
In a new study, researchers found that variable blood pressure readings could be an overlooked early warning sign of heart disease.
They found that wide...
This study shows a big cause of artery-damaging inflammation
In a recent study from New York University, researchers found that platelets are the trigger of an artery-damaging inflammatory response.
Platelets are tiny, sticky cellular...