FDA questions use of aspirin to prevent first heart attack The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday questioned the value of taking aspirin to try to ward off a first heart attack or stroke in people who have never had cardiovascular problems.
Protecting your heart with the Mediterranean diet The Mediterranean diet has long been celebrated as one of the healthiest diets in the world, but it’s not only a diet, it’s a lifestyle change that can actually add years to your life.
Kids with better lipid levels consume fewer sugary drinks For children, lower consumption of sugary beverages was linked with an increase of "good cholesterol" over a 12 month period in a Boston study.
Poverty-linked heart risks greatest for poor black women, younger adults Among African American adults with low education and income levels, the increase in risk of heart disease or stroke associated with living in poverty is largest for women and people under age 50, according to a large new study.
Two doctor visits a year linked to better blood pressure control People who went to their doctor’s office at least twice a year were more likely to keep their blood pressure under control compared to those who went once a year or not at all, says a new study.
Tooth Cleaning Leads to Fewer Heart Problems Regular visits to the dentist for tooth cleaning may provide more than just a brighter smile, according to new research
Peanuts and other nuts are good for you after all--here's why You may hear that nuts and peanuts are fattening, constipating, and allergy-inducing, but don't worry: They're good for you after all, the New York Times reports.
Lilly diabetes drug slashes deaths 32 percent in heart-risk patients Eli Lilly and Co's new Jardiance pill slashed deaths by 32 percent in a study of 7,000 patients with type 2 diabetes at risk of heart attack and stroke, a finding that researchers said could make it a mainstay diabetes treatment.
Pennsylvania high school football player dies from rare heart condition A high school football player in Pennsylvania died Wednesday from a benign heart tumor— a condition that rarely causes death, reported the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Low vitamin D in youth linked to higher risk of heart issues in adulthood A new study has found that adults who had low levels of vitamin D as children and teens may be at a heightened risk of heart issues.
