Legumes could boost your heart health, prevent high blood pressure
In a new study, researchers found that consuming beans, lentils, peas, and other legumes reduce the risk of coronary heart disease and high blood...
Bacteria in your spit might play a role in heart disease
Bacteria in the saliva of people with clogged arteries appears to be different from that of healthy people, according to a small study.
The finding...
Erectile dysfunction might up the odds for irregular heartbeat
Men with erectile dysfunction are more likely to be diagnosed with an irregular heartbeat, according to a new study.
Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is an...
Omega-3 may protect against heart disease, without prostate cancer risk
Should you take omega-3 pills? Or try to have two to servings of omega-3 rich fish a week, as the American Heart Association recommends?
It...
Common gout drug may help treat heart disease
In a new study, researchers found that a medicine long used to treat gout may provide fresh ways to reduce heart risks beyond the...
This number could predict heart disease in people with diabetes
Heart disease is a major cause of death worldwide, and obesity is a major risk factor.
BMI, a common measure of obesity, has been recently...
Taller people have higher risk of this heart problem
In a new study, researchers found that taller people have an increased risk of developing atrial fibrillation, or AFib.
They found a strong link between...
Scientists discover a common cause of diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure
In a new study, researchers found that deep belly fat is a major contributing risk factor for developing diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
They also found...
Vaping less harmful than smoking to your blood vessel health
In a new study, researchers found that cigarette smokers who switch to nicotine containing vaporisers could strongly improve their blood vessel health.
They found that...
These people living with type 2 diabetes are saying ‘no thanks’ to a higher...
Today, on World Diabetes Day, the American Heart Association and the American Diabetes Association, two of the world’s leading health organizations in the areas...