Heart disease and stroke more dangerous for people with cancer
In a new study, researchers found that more than one in ten cancer patients do not die from their cancer but from heart and...
Statin use may fast increase risk of diabetes, skin infections
In a new study, researchers found using statins for as short a time as three months can put patients at risk for developing diabetes...
High-fiber diet may benefit people with heart failure
In a new study, researchers found that heart failure patients who eat more dietary fiber tend to have healthier gut bacteria, which is linked...
Eating mindfully through the holidays – and all year
Slow down before plowing through the holiday hors d'oeuvres or finishing off that overfilled plate of comfort food.
An approach called mindful eating could just...
Intermittent fasting could help some people with heart disease live longer
While Intermittent fasting may sound like another dieting craze, the practice of routinely not eating and drinking for short periods of time has shown...
Scientists now have a better way to predict heart attacks
Doctors need better ways to detect and monitor heart disease, the leading cause of death in industrialized countries.
In a new study, researchers have developed...
Scientists find underlying causes of heart rhythm diseases
Despite advances in medical imaging, the mechanisms leading to the irregular contractions of the heart during heart rhythm disorders remain poorly understood.
In a new...
Cramps in the legs may signal dangerous artery disease
Peripheral artery disease develops silently, narrowing blood vessels for decades until the supply of nutrients and oxygen falls low enough to cause cramps and...
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...