This common snack can harm your blood pressure, heart health
Licorice has been used for centuries in traditional medicine across Europe and Asia.
The root of the licorice plant, a low-growing shrub mainly grown in...
How high blood pressure reshapes blood vessels
Scientists at Michigan Medicine have uncovered how a common genetic variant linked to high blood pressure causes long-term changes in blood vessel structure—raising the...
Almonds may boost heart health and support a healthier body, studies show
Swapping out snacks like biscuits and crisps for almonds may do more than just improve your diet—it could help protect your heart.
New research led...
Drinking coffee may help protect your heart, study finds
Good news for coffee lovers: drinking up to three cups of coffee a day may actually be good for your heart.
A recent study from...
Can foods really clean your arteries? Here’s what science says
The idea of “cleansing” your arteries has become popular in recent years. It’s an appealing thought—that certain foods can scrub away the fatty buildup...
This heart problem may strongly increase heart attack and stroke risks
Atrial Fibrillation, or AF for short, is a heart condition that causes the heart to beat irregularly—sometimes too fast, sometimes too slow. It affects...
Statins do not help treat depression, study finds
A new clinical trial from Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin has found no evidence that statins—commonly prescribed cholesterol-lowering drugs—offer additional benefits for treating depression. The...
New CT scan helps detect hidden stroke-causing clots in the heart
A new clinical trial from Canada may change the way hospitals diagnose strokes—and help prevent future ones. The study, led by researchers from the...
Kidney markers could help doctors prevent heart failure, study finds
An international research team led by Osaka University has discovered a promising way to help doctors predict and possibly prevent heart failure. Their study...
Plant compounds in fruits, veggies, and nuts may lower heart disease risk
A new study led by researchers at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health has found that eating more plant-based foods rich in...