What women need to know about breast cancer and heart disease
Red dresses and pink ribbons have helped millions of Americans become aware of the separate tolls heart disease and breast cancer take on women.
But...
Omega-3 fats may strongly protect heart health, new study confirms
In a new study, researchers provide the most comprehensive analysis of the role of omega-3 dosage on heart disease prevention to date.
The meta-analysis, which...
More intense blood pressure control may lower irregular heartbeat risk
Aggressively treating high blood pressure might reduce the risk of a type of irregular heartbeat, according to a new study.
Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, can...
10 minutes less sitting and lying everyday may help prevent heart disease, diabetes
In a new study, researchers found that even a short reduction in daily time spent in lying or sitting could have several cardio-metabolic health...
High fructose corn syrup may harm your heart health
In a new study, researchers found that consuming high fructose corn syrup appears to be as bad for your health as consuming sugar in...
Making sense of cholesterol – the good, the bad and the dietary
Cholesterol can be confusing. But understanding it could help you live a longer, healthier life.
So in honor of Cholesterol Education Month, we asked a...
Healthy heart habits may lower high blood pressure risk years later
In a new study, researchers found that better heart health, as measured by the American Heart Association's Life's Simple 7 (LS7) scale, was linked...
This COVID-19 drug may increase heart disease risk
Debates over whether hydroxychloroquine should be taken to help lessen the duration and impact of COVID-19 have revolved around the drug's reputation for causing...
This skin disease treatment could reduce heart disease risk
In a new study, researchers found people with psoriasis who were given an anti-inflammatory treatment saw a decrease in levels of high-risk plaque in...
Many common drugs can cause irregular heartbeats
In a new scientific statement, researchers suggest doctors should become more familiar with medications that cause irregular heart rhythms called arrhythmias.
They say many commonly...