A diet high in protein, zinc and niacin may benefit your blood vessel health
A study conducted in Israel and presented at the European Congress on Obesity has found that specific nutrients can have a significant impact on...
Scientists find ‘magnificent six’ foods for a happy heart
What Are the 'Magnificent Six'?
Researchers have identified six foods that could be your heart's best friends: fruits, vegetables, legumes (like beans and lentils), nuts,...
Many people are missing out on heart failure diagnosis, study warns
If you're having a hard time breathing or your ankles are swelling up, you might just be one of the many people suffering from...
These green vegetables can keep your heart healthy
Heart issues are the top reason people die all around the world, taking nearly 18 million lives every year. Many things can mess with...
Sepsis is as common as cancer, as deadly as a heart attack, study finds
For a condition as severe as sepsis, one would assume that its diagnosis would be top priority.
However, a team of researchers from Lund University...
Being fit can lower your risk of heart attack, stroke
A large-scale study has found that being physically fit could significantly lower your chances of developing common heart problems like atrial fibrillation and strokes.
Atrial...
Heart disease risk linked to bone health issues in adults
When we think about the risk factors for heart diseases—like smoking, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol—we usually only think about their impact on...
Scientists find new way to reduce ‘bad cholesterol’ levels
Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH), a genetic disorder that causes elevated levels of "bad" cholesterol and increased risk for cardiovascular disease, has puzzled the medical community...
Modifiable risk factors cause half heart disease cases worldwide
Researchers have found that five major lifestyle factors—being overweight, having high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels, smoking, and diabetes—are directly linked to more than...
Stress and poor sleep are new risks for heart disease in older women
If you're a woman past menopause, listen up: new research shows that 1 in 4 women like you could develop an irregular heart rhythm...