Heart Health - Page 148

Benzene in traffic emissions tied to childhood leukemia

Traffic pollution near the home - and specifically, benzene in the air - increases the risk of one type of childhood leukemia, according to a nationwide study in France.

Gut microbes linked to heart failure

Microbes in our gut help metabolize the foods we eat, which is good for our body. But a new study shows that the way gut microbes metabolize foods that are high in fat and cholesterol may play a role in the development of heart failure.

Loud noise exposure linked to heart disease risk

People with long-term exposure to loud noise at work or in leisure activities may be at increased risk of heart disease, a U.S. study finds.

Mediterranean diet linked to lower risk of artery disease

People who eat a Mediterranean diet high in olive oil or nuts may reduce their likelihood of developing clogged leg arteries, according to new research from Spain.

Diet Alone Helps Lower Bad Cholesterol, Study Finds

A diet based around plants, nuts and high-fiber grains lowered "bad" cholesterol more than a low-saturated-fat diet that was also vegetarian, according to researchers 

Should you be taking statins?

Q&A with Dr. Manny: With all the recent press for wider use of statins, I'm a little confused. What do doctors really know now that they didn’t know before?

Sunshine may lower your blood pressure

Warnings to stay out of the sun may be overlooking a potentially important health benefit of sunshine, new findings suggest.

Weekday heart attacks still getting quicker treatment at hospitals

People who arrive at the hospital with a heart attack during business hours are more likely to survive than those who show up on weeknights, weekends or holidays, according to a new study

'Heart in the gut': Stomach bacteria shape cardiac health

Bacteria living in a person's gastrointestinal tract can influence the health of their heart by affecting their weight, blood lipids and cholesterol levels, a new study reports.

Short walks may reverse damage from prolonged sitting, study says

A new study has found that taking a 5-minute walk for each hour you sit could reverse the damage to leg arteries and reduce the risk for heart disease.