Traffic and noise and poverty together strongly increase heart disease risk
A recent study from the German Center for Cardiovascular Research (DZHK) and Harvard Medical School reveals a concerning link between poverty, traffic noise, and...
Very high “good cholesterol” levels may raise dementia risk
A new study led by Monash University has found that having abnormally high levels of HDL cholesterol—often called "good cholesterol"—may increase the risk of...
Why newborns can heal their hearts—but adults cannot
Newborn babies have a special ability to regenerate heart tissue after an injury, but adults do not. When adults have a heart attack, their heart struggles...
Heart failure can make your tongue look totally different
Scientists at Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine have discovered that the tongues of people with chronic heart failure look noticeably different from those of...
New drug shows promise for treating fatty liver and heart disease
Obesity is a serious health issue in the United States, affecting more than 40% of the population. Among women over 60, the rate is...
How obesity increases the risk of heart disease in older people
As people grow older, their risk of developing heart disease increases, and one of the biggest risk factors is obesity. Being overweight or obese puts...
Big breakfast may protect mental health in people with heart disease
A new study suggests that when and what you eat may play a role in maintaining good mental health.
Researchers in China found that heart...
This is the key to reducing heart attack and death risk in diabetes
A study from the Universities of Gothenburg and Oxford highlights the critical importance of controlling blood sugar levels immediately after a type 2 diabetes...
This weight-loss drug may improve heart health by reducing harmful fat
A study from UT Southwestern has found that liraglutide, a common weight-loss drug, may also benefit heart health by reducing two types of harmful...
Why high blood pressure can increase stroke risk
High blood pressure, often called hypertension, is one of the most common health issues affecting older adults.
While it may seem like just a number...