Exposure to these 4 toxic metals linked to stroke and heart disease
In a recent study, researchers found that the exposure to lead, copper, cadmium, and arsenic is linked to a higher risk of cardiovascular disease...
New blood pressure guideline may help save 3 million from heart attacks and strokes
In a recent study, researchers predict that achieving and maintaining the 2017 guideline blood pressure goals could prevent more than 3 million cardiovascular disease...
Scientists discover better way to predict stroke, heart disease
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women.
About 610,000 people die of...
New treatment may help reduce artery-clogging plaque
In a recent review study, researchers have proposed a unique treatment in humans to reduce the early onset of atherosclerosis, the buildup of the...
Scientists modulate copper levels to treat heart disease
A recent study provides new insights regarding the use of trientine (TETA), a copper chelator traditionally used to treat copper overload conditions such as...
Good cholesterol’ may not always be good for women
In a recent study, researchers found postmenopausal factors may have an impact on the heart-protective qualities of high-density lipoproteins (HDL) – also known as...
This study shows no link between bad cholesterol and heart disease
In a new review of published research, researchers challenged the half-century-long belief that LDL, the so-called ‘bad kind’ of cholesterol, causes heart disease.
The study...
Fluctuating personal income linked to high risk of heart disease
In a new study, researchers found sudden, unpredictable drops in personal income during young adulthood are associated with an increased risk of developing heart...
Common allergy, heart disease drugs may raise stroke risk
In a recent study, researchers found that drugs routinely prescribed for allergies, heart disease and Parkinson’s are linked to higher stroke risk.
The study was...
PTSD linked to high risks of heart disease, cancer
In a new study, researchers found post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) was linked to cardiovascular disease and cancer, as well as the metabolic syndrome.
In the...