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Jobs with highest and lowest heart disease risk revealed

October 27, 2015

Jobs with highest and lowest heart disease risk revealed

People's risk of heart disease may differ based on their jobs — workers in service and blue-collar occupations, as well as unemployed people, are at increased risk for heart disease and stroke, according to a new report

Younger women may ignore heart attack signs, study finds

October 27, 2015

Younger women may ignore heart attack signs, study finds

More than 15,000 women younger than 55 die of heart disease in the United States every year, making it the leading cause of death for women in this age group.

Low-carb diets may beat low-fat options for weight loss, heart health

October 27, 2015

Low-carb diets may beat low-fat options for weight loss, heart health

A low-carbohydrate diet is better for losing weight and may also be better for lowering the risk of heart disease than a low-fat diet, according to a new study.

Some supplements on market contain untested stimulant

October 27, 2015

Some supplements on market contain untested stimulant

More than two years after U.S. health regulators discovered an amphetamine-like stimulant in dietary supplements containing Acacia rigidula, products containing the substance remain on the market, a study has found.

Your blood type may put you at risk for heart disease

October 26, 2015

Your blood type may put you at risk for heart disease

People whose blood type is A, B or AB have an increased risk of heart disease and shorter life spans than people who have type O blood, according to a new study.

For seniors, hearing trouble linked to greater risk of death

October 26, 2015

For seniors, hearing trouble linked to greater risk of death

Older adults with hearing impairment may have a higher risk of dying than people with normal hearing, a recent study suggests.

Vegetarian diets may lower blood pressure

October 26, 2015

Vegetarian diets may lower blood pressure

People who eat a vegetarian diet tend to have lower blood pressure than non-vegetarians, according to a new review of past studies.

Airline seat squeeze raises health and safety concerns

October 26, 2015

Airline seat squeeze raises health and safety concerns

Airlines are packing ever more seats into economy class to protect profit margins from falling ticket prices, prompting concerns over health and safety from travelers and crew.

Females’ age during first menstrual cycle tied to heart disease risk, study finds

October 26, 2015

Females’ age during first menstrual cycle tied to heart disease risk, study finds

The age at which girls start their first menstrual cycle may impact their risk of heart disease, new research has found.

Lifestyle factors can halve heart failure risk after 65

October 26, 2015

Lifestyle factors can halve heart failure risk after 65

Older people who walk briskly, are moderately active in their free time, drink moderately, don’t smoke and avoid obesity may be half as likely to develop heart failure as people who don't engage in these healthy habits, a new study suggests.