Gout may increase your heart disease risk
In a new study, researchers from Duke University find having gout may worsen heart-related outcomes for people being treated for coronary artery disease.
Gout is...
7 things surprisingly harmful to your heart
Many things in daily life can cause heart disease.
For example, smoking, foods high in saturated fat, sugar and salt, sedentary lifestyle and obesity are...
How to eat for heart health, according to a cardiologist
What you eat can greatly influence your heart health.
It is important to know that some foods less heart-healthy contain a lot of fat and...
How marijuana can hurt your heart and blood pressure
In a recent study, researchers from Georgia State University find that marijuana use is associated with a three-fold risk of death from high blood...
Common heart disease, allergy drugs linked to higher stroke risk
In a recent study from University of Aberdeen, researchers find that drugs routinely prescribed for allergies, heart disease and Parkinson’s are linked to higher...
Obese people can reduce heart rhythm disorder with exercise
In a new study, researchers find that regular exercise can help overweight and obese people reduce risk of a common heart rhythm disorder.
Atrial fibrillation,...
Very high levels of ‘good’ cholesterol can harm your health
In a recent study, researchers find that very high levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL or "good") cholesterol could be linked to a high risk...
These toxic metals linked to higher risk of heart disease
In a recent study, researchers find exposure to lead, copper, cadmium and arsenic is linked to a higher risk of cardiovascular disease and coronary...
Pregnant women with heart disease should give birth no later than 40 weeks
In a recent paper, researchers find pregnant women with heart disease should give birth at no later than 40 weeks gestation.
Heart disease is the...
High LDL cholesterol linked to higher risk of heart disease, even people are young...
In a new study, researchers find that young, healthy people may still face a higher risk of cardiovascular disease if their LDL cholesterol levels...