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Nov 11, 2019 … WUHAN, China — When one stops to consider the potential dangers of child birth for the mother, the actual event is usually what comes to mind. However, a recent study concludes that giving birth is also associated with a 14% higher risk of suffering a stroke or developing heart disease later on in life compared to…

Sep 26, 2019 … HONOLULU — Weed killer heavyweight Monsato is reportedly facing a slew of new lawsuits by cancer patients or their families that blame the popular pesticide Roundup for the diagnoses. Now, a new study adds to the concerns over pesticide exposure and may have pest exterminators, landscapers, or other lawn care workers thinking twice about their…

Aug 20, 2019 … STOCKHOLM, Sweden — Insomnia is an incredibly frustrating, and common, condition all over the world. An estimated 30% of the general population deals with the condition regularly, and for many people difficulty falling asleep tends to run in their family. Now, a study finds an association between genetic predisposition to insomnia and an increased risk of…

Aug 10, 2019 … KUOPIO, Finland — A study by researchers at the University of Eastern Finland found that fermented dairy products — such as cheese, yogurt, quark, kefir, or sour milk — may lower the risk of incident coronary heart disease in men. Conversely, the researchers warn that a very high consumption rate of non-fermented dairy products, like…

Jul 17, 2019 … CALGARY, Alberta — Heart disease is the leading cause of death in North America, but a groundbreaking discovery by Canadian researchers may lead to a new array of treatments for heart problems. A study conducted at the University of Calgary has found a previously unidentified cell population located very close to the human heart capable of…

Jun 22, 2019 … EAST LANSING, Mich. — If you’re taking vitamin D supplements every day to improve your heart’s health and reduce your chances of suffering from cardiovascular disease, you’re likely wasting your money, according to a new study. Researchers from Michigan State University say that both men and women who take vitamin D aren’t any more protected…

May 02, 2019 … DALLAS — Sudden drops in income during young adulthood may significantly raise one’s risk of heart disease and/or an early death from any cause, a new study finds. Researchers say that individuals dealt two or more significant drops in personal income, or those who experience the largest fluctuations in pay, are nearly twice as likely…

Mar 31, 2019 … LONDON — The grass may be greenest on the hitched side, after all. Recent research finds that being married may help prevent heart disease and stroke, as well as the associated risk of death. Studies have shown that 80 percent of cardiovascular disease cases are attributed to several widely-accepted risk factors: age, gender, high blood…

Feb 02, 2019 … DALLAS — People who use e-cigarettes face an increased risk of stroke, heart attack, and coronary heart disease, according to the American Heart Association. In what’s believed to be the largest study to date examining e-cigarettes and stroke, researchers pulled data on 400,000 respondents from a nationally-representative survey taken in 2016. They found that 3.2% of all…

Oct 18, 2018 … DALLAS — Both vegetarian and Mediterranean diets have been touted for their heart-healthy benefits, including a lowered risk of heart disease — but is the plant-heavy diet necessarily the better one? For those who don’t want to give up their meat and fish, have no fear. A new study finds that going Mediterranean may be…

Sep 21, 2018 … EXETER, England — There are plenty of immediate and short-term benefits for children who regularly play sports, but a recent study shows that physically fit children may have the healthiest hearts during their adult years. Scientists from the University of Exeter say that, in order to significantly lower the risk of heart disease later in life,…

Aug 27, 2018 … TOULOUSE, France — Wrinkles may be more than just an unwanted result of old age. New research finds they may actually be a sign of poor heart health. Researchers from the Toulouse University Hospital say people with deep forehead wrinkles could be nearly 10 times more likely to die from cardiovascular disease than those with minimal wrinkling…

Jul 10, 2018 … BARCELONA — If you are looking for reasons to shed those extra pounds, how is this for motivation: While excess weight impacts men to a certain extent, overweight women are twice as likely to develop heart disease and four times as likely to develop cancer as women who are at a normal weight, a recent…

Jun 14, 2018 … BALTIMORE — Suffering from erectile dysfunction (ED) can be a frustrating experience for many older men in the bedroom, but it may signal far worse outcomes than simply a lost opportunity for intimacy. A new study finds that ED greatly raises a man’s risk of developing cardiovascular disease and other potentially deadly heart conditions. Prior…

May 12, 2018 … SYDNEY — Eggs have long been a source of debate when it comes to health risks because of the amount of cholesterol they contain. Despite previous studies suggesting the opposite, new research now claims eggs do not appear to be linked to heart disease after all. The recent study by researchers at the University of Sydney…

May 07, 2018 … DALLAS — If you’ve thought that there’s nothing you can do to fight your genetic predisposition to certain conditions, think again. A new study finds that a person’s risk for heart disease decreases the more they exercise — even if it runs in their family. Many heart conditions are passed down from generation to generation, but…

Mar 17, 2018 … HIROSHIMA, Japan — Eating slowly gives us time to savor each bite. There is another motivating factor besides tantalizing our taste buds. According to researchers with Hiroshima University, people who take longer to eat are less likely to become obese or to develop “metabolic syndrome,” a catch-all term for heart disease, diabetes and stroke risk…

Sep 20, 2017 … NEW YORK — Sixteen years ago, the collapse of the World Trade Center left lower Manhattan blanketed in a cloud of toxic dust. In the wake of 9/11, children who were exposed to the chemicals and likely breathed in the fumes are showing early signs of heart disease risk, according to a new study. The researchers…

Aug 31, 2017 … LEICESTER, England — If you’ve ever been told to “pick up the pace,” you may want to heed the advice. A new study finds that people who walk slowly may be at a higher risk of heart disease or dying from a heart condition than others. Researchers from the University of Leicester accessed data of…

Aug 15, 2017 … LONDON — A major study is challenging the idea that a person carrying extra pounds can still be “fat, but fit.” Researchers from Imperial College London and the University of Cambridge found that overweight or obese people with healthy cholesterol and blood sugar levels along with a normal blood pressure reading are still at a…

Jul 29, 2017 … DURHAM, N. C. — If you thought being stuck in gridlock was bad for your mental health, turns out you’ve got more to worry about than just your sanity. A new study finds that air pollution motorists are exposed to during rush-hour traffic might be twice as bad as previously believed. Researchers at Duke, Emory University,…