Heart Health

Probiotics may help lower heart disease risk, study finds

Researchers at Griffith University in Australia recently looked at how probiotics might help reduce the risk of heart disease. Probiotics are good bacteria that...

Fatty liver disease can increase heart disease risk, especially in slim people

Researchers at the University of Michigan have made a surprising discovery: people who have non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and a normal body weight...

Tiny plastics found in neck arteries may increase stroke risk

Tiny plastic particles, too small to see with the naked eye, have been found in the neck arteries of people who’ve suffered strokes or...

Drinking coffee this way reduce risks of heart disease, stroke

Good news for coffee lovers: a new study from Semmelweis University suggests that drinking up to three cups of coffee a day could lower...

Common drug may help prevent heart attacks by stopping blood clots

Heart attacks have been the leading cause of death in the United States for over 100 years. Many treatments today work by breaking down...

Simple method to help manage high blood pressure in ER

A simple conversation during an emergency room visit could help people manage high blood pressure, even before they experience any symptoms, according to new...

New study finds a safer way to prevent heart attacks than aspirin

Heart disease remains one of the biggest health problems around the world. It is the leading cause of death for both men and women....

Early warning signs of heart disease everyone needs to know

The heart is one of the most important parts of our body. It works like a pump, sending blood full of oxygen and nutrients...

Tailored meals help people with heart failure stay healthier and out of hospital

A new study has found that giving heart failure patients meals designed just for their medical needs can help them recover better and stay...

New graph may help doctors treat high blood pressure better

A new study from the University of Missouri shows that the way blood pressure information is presented to doctors can have a big impact...