Can kids with heart disease play sports?
Historically, providers were restrictive in allowing children with congenital heart disease (CHD) to participate in youth sports, or even regular exercise.
More recently, practitioners have...
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...