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Healthy plant-based diet may help people with heart and metabolic diseases live longer

A major new study shows that people with cardiometabolic disorders—such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease—can lower their risk of dying early by following...

What to do if you have a heart attack while alone

Having a heart attack when you're alone is a frightening thought, but knowing what to do in that moment could save your life. A...

The best diets to manage blood pressure in older people

As we age, keeping blood pressure under control becomes increasingly important to maintain overall health and reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, and...

This carb food may help fight fatty liver disease, study finds

A new study has discovered that a special kind of dietary starch — called resistant starch — could play a powerful role in improving liver health...

Too much black licorice can harm your blood pressure, heart health

Black licorice might seem like an old-fashioned candy, but it’s still a favorite treat for many people, especially during the holidays. While it may bring...

Palm oil ingredient linked to cancer spread, study finds

A new study from IRB Barcelona has found that a common ingredient in palm oil—palmitic acid—may play a dangerous role in helping certain cancers...

Can dirty air and diet affect your risk of dementia? A new study suggests...

Dementia is a serious condition that affects how the brain works. It can cause memory loss, trouble thinking clearly, and changes in behavior. It...

New MRI scans enable life-changing surgery for adults with epilepsy

A new scanning technique is giving hope to people with epilepsy who haven’t been helped by medication. Scientists in the UK and France have found...

How coffee affects your cholesterol, according to science

A new study from Norway suggests that the way coffee is brewed—and whether the drinker is male or female—may affect how much it raises...

How’s your balance? Here’s what that could mean for heart and brain health

It's an ability and skill often taken for granted. It affects quality of life and has been linked to heart disease and stroke. As we...