Unhappiness may lead to bad choices, but it probably won't kill you Even though poor health is a known cause of unhappiness, and bad lifestyle choices often follow bad moods, misery alone probably won't kill you, a U.K. study suggests.
The hidden health effects of binge-watching TV Some people might say that the obsession began with the hit Netflix original series “Orange is the New Black,” while others might argue that it was the debut of “Breaking Bad” on the on-demand site that sparked the trend.
Social factors influence 'metabolic syndrome' risk around menopause For women in midlife, risk factors for heart disease and diabetes tend to become more common, and social factors may influence who is most vulnerable to developing them, a new study from Korea suggests.
Fitness more protective among normal-weight people Aerobic fitness is generally tied to a longer life, but the same can't be said for obese people, according to new research.
Sudden cardiac arrest may follow missed warning signs Many patients who have a sudden cardiac arrest may have missed warnings signs like chest pain and shortness of breath that, if caught earlier, could improve their survival odds, a U.S. study suggests.
Government panel backs preventive statin use by adults 40 and over Aligning with heart health groups and other experts, a U.S. government-backed panel now suggests that adults as young as 40 without a previous heart attack or stroke may need to start on a low or moderate dose of cholesterol-lowering drugs.
Targeting gut microbes could lower risk of heart disease For the first time, researchers find a compound in some red wines and olive oils can interfere with gut microbes in ways that could potentially help to prevent heart disease in humans
Wearable heart device cleared for children with cardiac risk Federal health officials have cleared a wearable heart-zapping device for children who are at risk of deadly irregular heartbeats.
Drinking coffee tied to lower risk of death In a 10-year U.S. study, people who drank coffee regularly were less likely to die of many causes, including heart disease and diabetes, than those who didn't drink coffee at all.
