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Jan 27, 2022 … DUBLIN — Holding the cheese to keep your cholesterol down? Worried that eating cheese is really bad for you? Hold that thought. One study concludes that people aren’t at an increased risk of cholesterol-related heart disease from consuming significant amounts of cheese, it turns out. Researchers at the University of Dublin looked at the impact…

Jan 18, 2022 … WASHINGTON — For future generations to be happy and healthy, a new study finds it’s never too early to start instilling some positive lifestyle habits. Researchers from Mount Sinai Heart report that implementing school-based programs teaching healthy cardiovascular habits as early as preschool can help students live healthier and avoid heart disease for the rest…

Jan 11, 2022 … WASHINGTON — Plenty of olive oil in your diet may help prevent death from heart disease, a new study finds. Researchers from the American College of Cardiology found that those who consume more than seven grams – or half a tablespoon – each day were less likely to die from cardiovascular disease, cancer, dementia, or…

Jan 02, 2022 … SHANGHAI, China — “Thick thighs save lives” is a body-positive slogan made famous by supermodel Ashley Graham. According to a recent medical study on heart health, it turns out she may be right! Researchers in China say overweight or obese patients who have a larger thigh circumference also have a lower risk of heart disease.…

Dec 22, 2021 … BOSTON, Mass. — When doctors are treating patients at risk for heart disease, race is a factor in the care people receive. This isn’t necessarily about bias. Historically, researchers say Black patients have a higher risk of developing heart problems, leading to different treatment plans in comparison to white patients. Now, a new study suggests that…

Dec 03, 2021 … BALTIMORE, Md. — A rare gene variant, which appears much more often among members of the Amish community, may hold the key to preventing heart disease. Researchers from the University of Maryland School of Medicine say having this gene appears to lower a person’s levels of heart-damaging LDL (or “bad”) cholesterol and a blood-clotting protein called…

Dec 02, 2021 … RIVERSIDE, Calif. — Plastics are a largely inseparable part of most people’s daily lives. Although many plastic products are only with their owners for a short time, it can take years and years for these materials to degrade in landfills. Making matters worse, a team from the University of California-Riverside says exposure to the chemicals which…

Nov 23, 2021 … GUELPH, Ontario — Cannabis has quickly become the most widely used recreational drug behind only alcohol. With millions of young adults smoking marijuana weekly, and even daily, studies examining its health impacts have become increasingly important. Now, researchers at the University of Guelph are warning that young adults using the once-illegal drug may be putting…

Nov 08, 2021 … DALLAS, Texas — Most weight loss plans include a list of acceptable foods as well as a number of foods to avoid. However, when it comes to heart health, scientists have identified 10 key steps to healthy eating that can help individuals lose weight and, more importantly, maintain a healthier heart. By sticking to this…

Nov 04, 2021 … CLEVELAND, Ohio — Women generally have a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD) as they age. Scientists say this is because declining estrogen levels impact a woman’s ability to regular vascular function. Now, a new study reveals another risk factor for increasing heart trouble as people age — eating alone. Researchers with The North American…

Oct 07, 2021 … SOPHIA ANTIPOLIS, France — Eating iron-rich foods could stave off heart problems, according to new research. Scientists say iron deficiency during middle-age increases the risk of cardiovascular disease by nearly 25 percent. Eating foods rich in the vital nutrient could prevent one in ten cases of the world’s number one killer. Good iron sources (aside…

Sep 22, 2021 … WASHINGTON — Intermittent fasting has become wildly popular among the dieting community over the last decade. Now, a new study is adding more fuel to that fire after researchers discovered the weight loss trend may help people better manage conditions such as diabetes and heart disease. Researchers also find that intermittent fasting also helps overall sleep…

Sep 03, 2021 … SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Cardiovascular disease may produce a biomarker that doctors can find in an eye exam, a recent study finds. Researchers at the Shiley Eye Institute at UC San Diego Health say an optical coherence tomography scan (or OCT) may be able to detect cardiovascular disease via tiny lesions in a person’s retina.…

Sep 03, 2021 … Taking 7,000 steps a day can keep a middle-aged person’s arteries healthy and reduce their risk of death by up to 70%, a new study concludes. The findings by researchers from across the United States suggest that this lower number is still enough to protect against serious heart complications, rather than the common recommendation of…

Sep 01, 2021 … STANFORD, Calif. — Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. According to a recent study, death rates due to cardiovascular disease may be linked to certain U.S. counties based on race and ethnicity. Researchers used CDC data from 2017 to evaluate death rates related to heart disease among each racial…

Aug 31, 2021 … BOSTON, Mass. — Cutting the sugar that goes into both food and drinks may prevent nearly four million cases of heart disease and diabetes across the United States, a new study estimates. Researchers with Massachusetts General Hospital and several other organizations say they’ve reviewed a plan which would institute a major reduction of excess sugar in…

Aug 23, 2021 … SOPHIA ANTIPOLIS, France — Drinking can often seem like a right of passage for adolescents moving into young adulthood. However, a new study reveals drinking may also put them on the highway to heart disease. Researchers have discovered a link between alcohol consumption as a young adult and aging blood vessels — which stiffens the arteries…

Aug 06, 2021 … CAMBRIDGE, United Kingdom — For young adults, that first “real” job comes with all sorts of important milestones. Along with the first big paycheck and first real taste of responsibility, a new study finds that leap into the working world may also determine your heart health for the rest of your life. Scientists in the United…

Aug 05, 2021 … DALLAS, Texas — Eating a nutritious plant-based diet could slash the risk of heart disease by more than half, according to a pair of new studies. Researchers with the American Heart Association find that such diets significantly cut the risk of heart problems in both young adults and postmenopausal women. A 30-year study of almost…

Jul 13, 2021 … MEDFORD, Mass. — Eating brown breads or other whole grain foods are not only good for your waist line, but may also defend against heart disease and diabetes, a new study finds. Researchers from Tufts University add older adults who eat at least three servings of whole grains a day enjoy a lower blood pressure…

Jul 05, 2021 … SAN DIEGO — Eating prunes is normally done to keep you regular, but just a handful a day may do wonders for your heart too. New research shows that adding five prunes to your daily diet can also reduce the risk of heart disease and inflammation, especially among older women. Heart disease poses a significant…