Good sleep may help offset genetic risk of heart disease and stroke
In a new study, researchers found that even if people had a high genetic risk of heart disease or stroke, this appeared to be...
A simple, effective way to control cholesterol levels, protect heart health
In a new study, researchers found that eating two apples a day could help keep cholesterol down and fight heart disease risk.
Eating apples rich...
Diets low in cholesterol can help reduce heart disease, stroke risk
Advice for how to eat a heart-healthy diet should focus on food that is naturally low in cholesterol, according to a new advisory that...
Everyone can do these 3 things to prevent heart disease
A recent study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health shows that controlling blood pressure, cutting sodium intake, and reducing trans fat...
This drug may reduce risk of kidney failure in people with diabetes
In a new study, researchers found that a drug lowers the risk of kidney failure by a third in people with Type 2 diabetes...
After exercise, this stuff in blood may show heart attack chances
In a new study, researchers found that signs of cardiac stress that appear in the blood after exercise can indicate which patients with coronary...
This simple water exercise may reduce artery stiffness, protect heart health
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is an atherosclerotic disease that is linked to reduced vascular function, cardiorespiratory capacity, physical function, and muscular strength.
It is essential...
Common household chemicals may lower heart disease in people with diabetes
Perfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, were popularized by various industries in the 1940s because of their ability to repel oil and water.
These chemicals mainly exist...
Aspirin may no longer be effective for heart disease, cancer prevention
In a new study, researchers found that the widespread use of statins and cancer screening technology may have altered the benefits of aspirin use.
Researchers...
Are you a victim of incorrect statins, aspirin, and blood pressure prescriptions?
Doctors use a set of calculations to determine the risk of a heart attack or stroke in patients.
The calculations are called pooled cohort equations,...