Heart Health - Page 138

For women with diabetes, air pollution has higher heart risks

Particle pollution like soot is a known health hazard and linked to the risk of heart disease and stroke, but women with diabetes are even more vulnerable than most people, according to a new U.S. study.

Red meat linked to increased stroke risk

Red meat - but not other types of protein - is linked to an increased stroke risk, and the odds go up the more meat people eat, a recent study suggests.

What your body looks like on holiday binge eating

We’ve all stuffed ourselves silly in the name of holiday cheer.

Childhood cancer survivors may face physical, mental health issues

Childhood cancer survivors may face a higher than average risk of hospitalizations and cognitive challenges later in life, two recent studies in JAMA Oncology suggest.

Music not just good for the soul, it's also good for the body

Music isn't just good for the soul, it's also good for helping the body heal after surgery, a research review suggests.

Atlanta mother in coma due to 'broken heart' after daughter is hit by school bus

The mother of an Atlanta girl who collapsed after being hit by a school bus last Friday has also slipped into a coma due to what her family said is a stress-induced heart condition.

The 3 cancers doctors miss most, plus 4 other commonly misdiagnosed conditions

Dizziness, sweating and nausea may sound like the flu, but those symptoms also could be signs of a heart attack.

Heart failure patients exercise more with help from friends

Heart failure patients may exercise more when they have support from family and friends, a U.S. study suggests.

8-hour sleepers more likely to be heart healthy

People who get at least 8 hours of sleep each night are more likely to have good heart health than those who get less sleep, a new study finds.

Moderate coffee drinking may be tied to lower risk of death

People who drink coffee daily, even up to four cups per day, are less likely to die from heart disease, neurological disease, type 2 diabetes or suicide than others, according to a new study.