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Jul 01, 2022 … SOPHIA ANTIPOLIS, France — Soil pollution may be just as bad for your heart as it is for the planet, a new study warns. Researchers in Germany say any link between heart disease and soil is likely due to pesticides and heavy metals left in the ground. The team adds pollutants in soil could be…

Jun 14, 2022 … LOS ANGELES — Stress can prematurely weaken the body’s immune system, putting people at greater risk of cancer, heart attacks, and infections like COVID, a new study warns. Researchers from USC found that traumatic events accelerate the aging of the immune system, potentially increasing a person’s risk of developing a whole range of illnesses, including…

Jun 05, 2022 … SHEFFIELD, England — Heart disease can trigger dementia, warns a new study. Scientists have discovered that heart disease causes a buildup of plaque in the blood vessels of the brain could lead to dementia. It creates problems in the brain by making it harder for blood to reach the neurons that need it. As a result, scientists…

May 25, 2022 … BEIJING, China — New, egg-citing research reports moderate egg consumption may provide a major boost to heart health. Scientists say eating up to one egg daily can increase the amount of heart-healthy metabolites in the blood, thus lowering your risk of cardiovascular disease. As synonymous with breakfast as orange juice, eggs are chock-full of essential…

May 24, 2022 … CAMBRIDGE, United Kingdom — Reducing television viewing to less than one hour a day could prevent one in nine cases of coronary heart disease, according to new research. A team from the Medical Research Council (MRC) Epidemiology Unit and the Universities of Cambridge and Hong Kong have found that too much TV increases the risk…

May 10, 2022 … TROMSØ, Norway — Coffee lovers could end up with heart disease — depending on how they brew their beans, a new study reveals. A team from UiT-The Arctic University of Norway say men face greater risks if they drink espresso. Meanwhile, women are more likely to suffer from having too many filter coffees. Naturally occurring…

May 04, 2022 … STANFORD, Calif. — Marijuana may be giving users the wrong kind of high. A new study warns that people smoking the drug more than once a month have a higher risk of heart disease and heart attack. Researchers from Stanford Medicine say THC, the psychoactive component in marijuana that gives off the feeling of “being…

May 03, 2022 … DENVER, Colo. — Could forgiving college debt keep a student’s heart healthier later in life? A new study reveals graduates who struggle to pay off student loans into middle age are more prone to heart disease, the world’s number one killer. A team of researchers from across the United States add that this link undermines…

May 02, 2022 … BUDAPEST, Hungary —The COVID-19 jab may hold the key to curing cardiovascular disease, according to a new study. A team with the European Society of Cardiology says the coronavirus vaccine boosts the immune system by delivering tiny particles of fat (or lipids) into the body’s cells. Experiments on mice found a similar technique that scientists…

Apr 26, 2022 … WASHINGTON — People over age 60 should avoid taking aspirin as a preventative measure against cardiovascular disease, a new study warns. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) says the risk of internal bleeding far outweighs any potential benefits for senior citizens. While updating their public health recommendations, the group recommends daily low-dose or “baby…

Apr 16, 2022 … HONG KONG — People with allergies are more likely to develop heart disease and high blood pressure later in life, according to a new study. Asthma contributes most to future development of both cardiac conditions, say scientists. The research reveals that black adult men were at the highest risk. People with a history of allergic reactions should…

Apr 14, 2022 … DALLAS, Texas — One in four adults may be living with an undiagnosed liver disorder that’s putting them at greater risk for heart disease, a new study warns. Known as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), the condition develops as vast amounts of fat build up in the organ. The condition sometimes results in inflammation, scarring,…

Apr 11, 2022 … SOPHIA ANTIPOLIS, France — It’s no secret that choosing not to smoke is healthier than picking up a cigarette nowadays. However, new research has actually quantified how many more “good years” smokers with heart disease can expect to gain if they quit. Researchers say kicking the habit adds the exact same amount of heart disease-free…

Mar 31, 2022 … DALLAS, Texas — Eating a single avocado a week can make a noticeable difference in your heart health, a new study finds. Researchers found that as little as two servings of the trendy fruit weekly lowers the risk of cardiovascular disease. Specifically, substituting avocado for certain fat-containing foods – such as cheese, butter, or processed…

Mar 23, 2022 … LONDON — Cranberries are famous for their distinct tart taste. However, new research by a team at King’s College London suggests this delicious fruit should be just as synonymous with healthy hearts. Scientists report eating just 100 grams of cranberries per day contributes to particularly robust cardiac functioning in healthy men. Even better, the cardiac…

Mar 17, 2022 …  BOSTON — Could chowing down on chocolate be the key to stopping heart disease? Not exactly, but a new study finds a key extract in cocoa does significantly reduce the chances of dying from cardiovascular problems. Researchers from Brigham and Women’s Hospital found that consuming cocoa flavanols lowered the risk of cardiovascular death by 27…

Feb 26, 2022 …  BOSTON — Here’s one way to predict your heart health: get down and give me 41. A recent study finds that men who can perform at least 40 push-ups in one attempt are much less likely to suffer from heart disease within the next 10 years. Researchers from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of…

Feb 22, 2022 … SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Washing the dishes and other household chores can slash an older women’s risk of dying from cardiovascular disease by almost two thirds, a new study finds. Researchers from the University of California-San Diego add cooking, vacuuming, gardening, and even showering can protect against the world’s number one killer. The study reveals…

Feb 21, 2022 …  OXFORD, United Kingdom — It turns out mom was wrong, vegetables aren’t keeping you healthy — at least when it comes to heart disease. A new study reveals that the number of vegetables a person eats each day has little to no impact on their risk for cardiovascular disease. An international team from the United…

Feb 16, 2022 … DARLINGHURST, Australia — Heart problems often have a link to a person’s lifestyle, but a new study finds having certain genes may also make it more likely you’ll suffer a life-threatening heart attack. New research has identified 162 genes involved in triggering coronary heart disease and heart attacks. Researchers in Australia say the genes which…

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…