Middle-aged Brits are healthier compared to the same age bracket of US adults across all levels of income, according to a new study. Adults in the US aged 55 to 64 years old had higher rates of diabetes, arthritis, high blood pressure, and mental health conditions compared to their peers […]

The coronavirus can damage the heart, according to a major new study which found abnormalities in the heart function of more than half of patients who had scans. The new findings are significant because they add to a growing field of evidence that suggest coronavirus damages not only the heart […]

The US finalised a law requiring chain restaurants to list calorie counts on menus in 2018. New research shows that adding calorie counts leads diners to consume 7% fewer calories on average. The study found that on a national scale, the law is expected to prevent 136,000 new cases of […]

Scientists and doctors are increasingly reporting coronavirus symptoms related to blood clots. Blood-vessel-related complications have manifested in coronavirus patients’ legs, lungs, hearts, brains, and skin. Doctors still aren’t sure how or why the virus triggers excessive clotting, but they’re looking to treat these symptoms with blood-thinners and clot-busting drugs. Visit […]

The healthiest way to brew your coffee involves a filter, according to a recent study in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology. According to the study, unfiltered coffee can contain substances that increase blood cholesterol. Using a filter removes the particles and makes heart attacks and even premature death less […]

A twenty-year, 30,000 person study has found that taking more frequent baths can lower your risk of cardiovascular disease. This is most likely because taking a warm bath can reduce vascular stress and increase blood flow — some of the same benefits that exercise offers. The researchers even found that […]

Researchers have found a link between exposure to air pollution and numerous health issues, such as an increased risk of stroke or kidney disease. One study found that people living in highly polluted areas of London had a 40% higher risk of developing dementia than others. Exposure to pollution has […]

According to a report on patient characteristics from Italy’s National Institute of Health released on March 17, 99% of COVID-19 patients who have died in the country had at least one preexisting condition. Nearly 50% of the patients who died had three preexisting conditions. In the US, COVID-19 patients with […]

Skipping breakfast may be bad for your heart, as research has found that it is associated with risk factors for heart disease, such as high blood pressure, smoking, and diabetes. Research has also found that skipping breakfast is associated with a greater risk of death from cardiovascular disease, even when […]

Research has found that a lack of sleep is associated with high blood pressure and heart disease. Most adults should get about 7 to 9 hours of sleep each night, yet about one-third of Americans do not. Sleep apnea and insomnia – two conditions that result in lack of sleep […]

Alcohol may not harm your heart if you drink moderately, and some research has even found heart benefits, though those results are debated. The American Heart Association recommends no more than one drink per day for women, and no more than two drinks per day for men. Research has found […]

Marijuana raises heart rate and makes the heart pump harder. Some research has indicated that smoking marijuana — like smoking cigarettes — can increase your risk for heart disease. While marijuana use likely harms your heart, further research is needed to determine what it exactly does to cardiovascular health. This […]

Dark chocolate can be good for your heart when it’s consumed in moderation. Dark chocolate contains a higher percentage of cocoa than other chocolate, and cocoa is rich in antioxidants and flavanols, which have been associated with heart health. While eating lots of dark chocolate isn’t likely to improve heart […]

You should recover from a stent procedure by resting, staying away from vigorous physical activity, and following your doctor’s recommendations for medication. Many patients are able to recover from a stent and return to work within a week, though it may take longer for others. You’ll also want to look […]

You should prepare for a stent procedure by staying hydrated, talking with your doctor about medications to avoid, and making arrangements for after the surgery. Angioplasty and stent procedures are not especially taxing, but there can be complications. Here’s how to prepare for a stent so you can reduce your […]

A stent is a tiny mesh tube that is inserted into an artery to prop it open and improve blood flow to the heart. Stents can be life-saving during a heart attack, and this is a common treatment to restore blood flow when there’s a dangerous blockage. While not always […]

Heart failure is a condition where the heart no longer functions properly and cannot pump enough blood throughout the body. While there aren’t always clear symptoms of heart failure, there are factors that indicate you’re at a higher risk: high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, and obesity. There isn’t a […]

A heart attack is not as dangerous as cardiac arrest, though both heart conditions are serious. A heart attack occurs when blood flowing to the heart is blocked, while cardiac arrest occurs when the heart suddenly stops pumping blood. Cardiac arrest is fatal 89% of the time – a heart […]

Ischemic heart disease is the most common type of heart disease and is caused by narrowed heart arteries. The most common symptom is chest discomfort that feels like squeezing and gets worse with exertion; other symptoms are shortness of breath, pain in the jaw, or excessive sweating. Most types of […]

You can prevent heart disease with a healthy lifestyle: exercising 30 minutes a day and eating a healthy diet are steps in the right direction. Quitting smoking can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease by 39%. Constantly monitoring blood pressure so that you are aware of any signs of hypertension […]

High blood pressure and high cholesterol can cause blockages in blood vessels which could develop into a number of cardiovascular diseases. Unhealthy lifestyle factors like smoking cigarettes, eating an unhealthy diet, and not getting enough exercise drastically increases your risk of heart disease. People with diabetes are two to three […]

Coronary heart disease occurs when the arteries build up with cholesterol and become clogged, which increases the risk of heart attack and heart failure. The main risk factors for coronary heart disease include smoking cigarettes, a lack of regular exercise, being overweight or obese, and eating a diet high in […]

There are many different types of heart disease but they all refer to some type of condition that damages your heart. Many heart diseases have similar root causes including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, and genetics. This article was reviewed by Purvi Parwani, MD, cardiologist and director of the […]

Madeline Stuart, a professional model with Down syndrome, launched her career in 2015 after her post-weight loss photoshoot went viral. Before modelling, Stuart felt “a little bit invisible,” but the catwalk allows her, and people like her, to be seen and accepted, her mum Roseann told Insider at an American […]

Just two servings a week of meat is associated with up to 7% higher risk of heart disease and other cardiovascular illness, according to a new study. This was true of not only red meat but also poultry, researchers found. But red meat and all kinds of processed meat were […]

Hypertension is the medical term for high blood pressure and it can increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiac conditions. High blood pressure causes your blood vessels to thicken and become stiff, which puts stress on the heart and can lead to heart disease. A stroke can […]

Drinking lots of tea is associated with living longer, according to a new study. The study, conducted on over 100,000 Chinese adults, concluded that habitual tea drinkers in the country could expect to live 1.2 years longer than non-tea drinkers. The study did not account for diet or lifestyle, and […]

Genealogy giant Ancestry is getting into the business of healthcare. On Tuesday, the company announced two health products: AncestryHealth Core and AncestryHealth Plus, which can help users of the company’s DNA test get a sense of their family health history. AncestryHealth Core will cost $US149 – or $US49 if users […]

There’s now evidence that fish oil and vitamin D supplements, if taken daily over the course of a few years, have the ability to lower a person’s cancer and heart attack risk. Previous research that found vitamin D supplements were useless or even harmful in terms of providing health benefits. […]

People on a plant-based diet, like vegetarians and vegans, have a lower risk of heart disease, but higher risk of stroke. This may be partly because non-meat-eaters have lower cholesterol, but also lower levels of nutrients like vitamin B12 and vitamin D, according to researchers. It’s unclear exactly how it […]

Intermittent fasting has many forms, but usually involves letting the gut rest without food for at least several hours a day. People around the world have known intuitively for centuries that some sporadic intermittent fasting is good for the body. Scientists now have some of the first laboratory evidence about […]

A new study, published June 8 in Annals of Internal Medicine, further suggests that investing in supplement pills and powders won’t reduce your risk of heart-related disease or lengthen your life. Researchers looked at more than 100 prior studies including 16 kinds of supplements and found that only two types, […]

A recent meta-analysis of vitamin D supplements found that the pills don’t protect against heart disease risk like some believe they may. Like some prior research, the study suggests vitamin D supplements are unnecessary for healthy people. Other research has found vitamin D supplements can cause kidney damage and increase […]

Researchers looked at the health effects of consuming white meat, dark meat, and plant-based protein and found that white and dark meats have similar heart disease risks associated with eating them. Study participants who ate diets high in saturated fat, regardless of the type of meat they consumed, had higher […]

Heart disease is the number one killer in the US. But many heart attacks are preventable, and they’re becoming less deadly and less common than they used to be in the US. Some of the most straightforward things that raise your risk of an attack include being overweight, not getting […]

A study has found that men who are able to complete 40 consecutive push-ups are 96% less at risk of cardiovascular disease than those who can manage under 10. Researchers found that push-up abilities were a better marker of future cardiovascular problems than aerobic capability as measured on a treadmill. […]

On Wednesday, researchers at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference in Honolulu presented the biggest study ever on e-cigarette use and stroke risk. The researchers looked at data for 66,795 e-cigarette users and 343,856 non-smokers, and found that using e-cigarettes could increase a person’s risk for a variety of […]

A new study found that daily low-dose aspirin use does not increase health and lifespan in relatively healthy elderly people over the age of 70. It also didn’t seem to lower the risk of cardiovascular disease in these individuals. This study serves as a contradiction to previous belief that aspirin […]

Chagas disease is a nasty parasitic illness spread by bites from bloodsucking triatomine bugs. These bugs climb on people’s faces at night to feed, biting eyes and lips, which is why they’re sometimes called “kissing bugs.” If the disease is not treated, 30% of patients can develop potentially life-threatening heart […]

A new genetic test which can test how likely a person is to contract serious conditions like heart disease and diabetes has been developed, according to a study published by scientists at the Broad Institute and Harvard on Monday in Nature Genetics. This test screens for multiple genes that are […]

Among older adults, lowering one’s blood pressure could decrease the risk of mild cognitive impairment and dementia. In a study of more than 9,000 adults with an increased risk of heart problems, participants who were able to lower their blood pressure to 120 mmHg saw a 19% reduction in their […]

A new Cochrane review has found omega-3 supplement pills probably don’t do that much for our health. Out of over 112,000 people, 8.8% died while taking fish oil pills, compared to 9% of those who didn’t take any. This is not a significant difference. For some reason, we have been […]

Lone Star ticks spread an allergy to red meat and products derived from animals. People who develop this allergy may also become more likely to develop heart disease, according to a new study. Though these ticks have commonly been found in the Southeast, they are spreading north and west as […]

A new study has found a link between loneliness and increased risk of death from heart problems. Researchers found people with heart diseases were more likely to die if they had poor social connections. Loneliness can have a detrimental impact on both our minds and bodies. And going through tough […]

New research shows how eating an egg a day could help prevent heart diseases. A team of scientists compared people who ate eggs daily to those who ate them rarely or not at all. After 8.9 years, people who ate eggs regularly had a 26% lower risk of haemorrhagic stroke, […]

High cholesterol is a potentially deadly problem for nearly four in 10 American adults, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention. Many of these people don’t even know they are suffering, since the artery-clogging problem is symptom-free and can only be revealed by a blood test. That’s why […]

Eating well-done meat has been linked to increased risk for developing hypertension or high blood pressure, according to preliminary study results presented at an American Heart Association meeting. Consuming more meat or fish that had been grilled or roasted at high temperatures was also associated with an increased risk. High […]

There’s good reason to think spending time in forests, hiking in mountains, and just spending time outside has huge health benefits. Studies have shown that walking in the woods can improve everything from blood pressure to mental health to cancer risk. So go spend some time “forest-bathing” and improve your […]

Marijuana and alcohol have long been portrayed as relatively similar vices with a variety of risks and a few benefits. Based on the available peer-reviewed scientific research, however, one appears to pose more health risks overall. That said, there are dozens of health factors to consider when comparing the substances […]

Snoring affects more than 90 million Americans, but it can also be a sign of sleep apnea. I turned to Dr. Jordan Stern, an ear, nose, and throat doctor and founder of BlueSleep, for help. His solution was a simple oral device that helped my snoring instead of a traditional […]

A four- to five-day weekly exercise routine maintained consistently for two years managed to rewind the effects of decades of sitting for a group of middle-aged Texans. Participants’ exercise routines included high-intensity sessions and at least four days of aerobic workouts every week. The heart-health-boosting effects were not seen in […]

We know sitting is bad for our health, but a recent study helps explain why. People who sit too long have signs of “subclinical injury” – not bad enough to necessitate immediate treatment but potentially dangerous over a long period of time. Exercise seems to help, but the most important […]

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On Sunday, 47,000 runners will race through the five boroughs for the New York City Marathon. Although most participants have spent a year training for the gruelling 26.2-mile run and are in superb health, there’s growing evidence that endurance running can hurt your heart in the long run. A report […]

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