Heart Disease
Cardiovascular disease or heart disease is a class of diseases that involve the heart or blood vessels (arteries and veins). Cardiovascular diseases remain the biggest cause of deaths worldwide, though over the last two decades, cardiovascular mortality rates have declined in many high-income countries.
Heart Disease Stories
Low-dose (baby) aspirins may not be safe preventative medicine against strokes and heart attacks for healthy adults. Bleeding risks may outweigh any potential benefit.
The coconut oil in your pantry may not be as heart healthy as you thought it was. Other plant-based oils may be healthier.
We all know that having a high amount of cholesterol in our body increases our chances of developing a heart condition. Fortunately, this one nutrient-rich superfood is just what you need to help...
Researchers found that the people who do at least 7.5 hours a week of moderate exercise have higher risk of having a common predictor of heart disease.
Shrimp, the most popular seafood in the United States, has its fair share of health benefits and risks — Here's how you can consume them safely.
Grapes are available in many colors and have been associated with many positive effects on health. Here are some of the benefits you could enjoy.
The FDA is warning consumers about a controversial anti-aging treatment where older patients are injected with blood donated by young individuals.
Is exercise a prevention strategy or a trigger when it comes to an abnormal heart rhythm? Here's everything you should know about reducing your risk.
48 percent of Americans have high blood pressure or some form of cardiovascular disease, a new study found. Here is what you can do to protect your heart.
Does fish oil have the same impact on heart health regardless of whether it comes from food or supplements? This is what experts and studies have to say.
Olive oil has widely been regarded as one of the healthiest oils to use. What are the benefits we can reap from this key component of the Mediterranean diet?
If you are stuck in a bad job over a long period of time, you may experience physical and mental health consequences. Here are five ways it could do damage.