Eating plants over protein may protect your heart health
In a new study, researchers found that a plant-based diet may be key to lowering the risk of heart disease.
They found that diets with...
Caring for your heart is critical during winter
We may be starting the new year with mild temperatures, but we still have a long stretch of winter months ahead.
As the temperatures inevitably...
Statin drugs may benefit people with high-risk prostate cancer
In a new study, researchers found that statins may help increase survival in men with high-risk prostate cancer.
The research was conducted by a team...
Heart attack patients with mild cognitive impairment get fewer treatments
People with mild cognitive impairment don’t always receive the same, established medical treatment that patients with normal cognitive functioning get when they have a...
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...