Ancient Chinese Herb Mix May Help Prevent Heart Disease
Researchers tested a traditional Chinese herbal medicine called Simiaoyong'an Decoction to see if it could help prevent heart disease caused by clogged …
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Exercise Fixes Heart Damage From Too Much Sugar
Eating too much sugar can damage your heart by turning off an important gene that keeps heart cells healthy. Scientists discovered this by studying heart cells …
Read MoreMercury Pollution in China: Getting Better, But New Health Risks Emerging
Researchers studied mercury exposure across China over nearly 20 years by analyzing data from 158 different studies. They found that mercury levels in people's …
Read MoreNew Way to Study Heart Disease in Lab Mice
Scientists created a new method to study how clogged arteries develop in mice, which helps researchers test new treatments for heart disease. By combining …
Read MoreNot Eating Enough Veggies Linked to Heart Disease Deaths Worldwide
Researchers looked at data from around the world between 1990 and 2021 to understand how eating too few vegetables affects heart disease deaths. They found …
Read MoreVitamin D and Hormones May Protect Heart Health in Menopausal Women
Researchers studied 227 women going through menopause to understand how vitamin D and hormones affect heart health. They found that women with higher vitamin D …
Read MoreOnline Heart Rehab Works Better Than In-Person Programs
Researchers looked at 36 studies involving over 7,000 heart patients to compare online cardiac rehabilitation (using apps and video) with traditional in-person …
Read MoreCan Spirulina Protect Your Heart from Junk Food?
Researchers tested whether spirulina, a type of blue-green algae, could protect rat hearts from damage caused by eating a cafeteria-style diet (lots of …
Read MoreHeart Meds May Help Your Gums Stay Healthier
Researchers looked at studies about two types of heart medications and how they affect gum health. They found that statin drugs (used to lower cholesterol) …
Read MoreWhy Native Americans Face Higher Stroke Risk
Researchers studied stroke risk factors in Wisconsin Native American communities and compared them to other Wisconsin residents. They found that Native …
Read MoreVitamin D and Heart Health in People With Asthma
Researchers studied thousands of people with asthma to understand how vitamin D levels and genetic differences affect heart health. They found that vitamin D …
Read MoreNew Drug Target Found to Stop Heart Disease Buildup
Scientists discovered that a protein called TBK1 plays a major role in causing heart disease by triggering changes in blood vessel cells. When they reduced …
Read MoreHow High-Fat Diets Damage Heart Function in Just One Month
Researchers discovered how eating a high-fat diet can harm your heart's ability to relax and fill with blood properly—a condition called diastolic dysfunction. …
Read MoreSlow Blood Flow Damages Artery Walls and Causes Heart Disease
Scientists discovered how slow-moving blood in curved arteries damages the cells that line blood vessels, leading to heart disease. When blood moves slowly …
Read MoreNew Treatment Shows Promise in Fighting Heart Disease in Mice
Researchers tested a new compound called PEP-1-CAT that helps cells clean up damaged parts of themselves, which may slow down heart disease development. Using …
Read More8 Simple Lifestyle Changes That Protect Your Heart and Health
A major health review shows that making smart choices about diet, exercise, sleep, and other daily habits can dramatically lower your risk of heart disease and …
Read MorePregnancy Diabetes Linked to Heart Health Problems Years Later
Researchers studied over 6,700 women to understand how gestational diabetes—a type of diabetes that develops during pregnancy—affects heart health years after …
Read MoreNew Discovery: Blocking a Cell Channel May Prevent Heart Disease
Scientists discovered that a tiny channel in blood vessel cells called LRRC8A plays a big role in heart disease development. When researchers removed this …
Read MoreCan Olive Oil and Animal Fats Help Reverse Heart Disease?
Researchers tested whether olive oil and certain animal fats could help reverse heart disease in rats fed an unhealthy diet. After 12 weeks of eating a diet …
Read MoreCombining Two Heart-Healthy Diets: What Scientists Are Learning
Researchers are exploring how combining two popular healthy eating plans—the Mediterranean diet and the DASH diet—might help people manage high blood pressure …
Read MoreNatural Plant Compound Shows Promise in Fighting Heart Disease
Researchers discovered that a natural substance called sweroside may help prevent heart disease by reducing inflammation in blood vessels. Using mice bred to …
Read MoreWhy Ultra-Processed Foods May Hurt Your Heart and Health
A major health organization reviewed what scientists know about ultra-processed foods—the heavily manufactured snacks and convenience items we eat every day. …
Read MoreHow Ketones May Help Your Heart Work Better
Researchers reviewed how a special type of diet that produces ketones—molecules your body makes when eating very few carbohydrates—might help hearts function …
Read MoreDairy Foods May Help Protect Your Heart Through Gut Bacteria
Researchers followed over 1,200 adults in China for about 6 years to understand how dairy products affect heart health. They discovered that people with higher …
Read MoreShould You Take Calcium and Vitamin D Pills for Your Heart?
Researchers looked at whether taking calcium and vitamin D supplements is good or bad for heart health. This is important because millions of people take these …
Read MoreSkipping Breakfast and Late-Night Eating Linked to Heart Health Problems
Researchers followed over 30,000 Chinese adults for several years to understand how eating habits affect cholesterol and fat levels in the blood. They found …
Read MorePlant Compounds Called Flavonoids May Help Protect Your Heart
Scientists reviewed research on flavonoids—natural compounds found in fruits, vegetables, tea, and chocolate—to understand how they might help prevent heart …
Read MoreNew Treatment Shows Promise for Fixing Damaged Blood Vessels
Scientists created a new treatment that uses sound waves to help blood vessels stay healthy and prevent heart disease. The treatment combines a natural …
Read MoreYour Gut Bacteria May Control Your Cholesterol Levels
Scientists are discovering that the trillions of bacteria living in your gut play a huge role in controlling your cholesterol and fat levels in your blood. …
Read MoreShort Bursts of Exercise Help Protect Hearts in Diabetic Rats
Researchers discovered that intense interval training—short bursts of hard exercise followed by rest—may help protect the hearts of animals with type 2 …
Read MoreCutting Salt in Mexican Foods Could Save Thousands of Lives
Researchers in Mexico studied what would happen if food companies reduced the amount of salt in processed foods. Using data from over 9,000 people's eating …
Read MoreRed Wine Compound May Help Prevent Hardening of Blood Vessels
Researchers discovered that resveratrol, a natural compound found in red wine and grapes, may help prevent vascular calcification—a condition where blood …
Read MoreNew Drug Shows Promise in Reversing Heart Valve Hardening
As we age, heart valves can become stiff and calcified, making it harder for the heart to pump blood effectively. Researchers discovered that this hardening is …
Read MoreBetter Lab Models Could Help Prevent Heart Attacks and Strokes
Heart attacks and strokes happen when fatty buildup in arteries breaks apart and blocks blood flow. Scientists don't fully understand why some of these …
Read MoreWhy Men in Abu Dhabi Quit or Keep Smoking: A 12-Year Study
Researchers followed over 4,300 men in Abu Dhabi for nearly 9 years to understand smoking habits. They found that about 1 in 4 men smoked at the start, …
Read MoreSafflower vs. Cholesterol Medicine: Which Works Better?
Researchers tested whether safflower, a natural plant, could lower high cholesterol as well as atorvastatin, a common prescription medication. They gave rats …
Read MoreEating Tomatoes at the Right Time May Help You Live Longer
Researchers studied over 6,000 adults to see how eating tomatoes at different times of year affects how long people live. They found that eating fresh tomatoes …
Read MoreThe Heart's Protective Lining: Why It Matters for Heart Failure
Scientists are discovering that a thin, protective layer inside blood vessels called the glycocalyx may play a crucial role in a common type of heart failure. …
Read MoreNew Drugs That Lower Triglycerides May Prevent Serious Pancreas Problems
Scientists are excited about new medicines that work differently than old ones to lower triglycerides—a type of fat in your blood. When triglycerides get too …
Read MoreDoes Cocoa Extract Change Heart-Health Chemicals in Your Blood?
Researchers wanted to know if eating cocoa extract supplements could change two important chemicals in your blood called TMAO and choline. These chemicals are …
Read MoreRed Algae Compound May Help Prevent Heart Disease in New Study
Researchers discovered that astaxanthin, a natural red pigment found in algae and seafood, may help prevent heart disease and improve metabolism in mice. When …
Read MoreDoes the Mediterranean Diet Really Help Your Heart?
The Mediterranean diet has a great reputation for heart health, but new research suggests the story might be more complicated. Scientists reviewed 20 studies …
Read MoreKimchi May Help Protect Heart Health in Middle-Aged Men
Researchers studied whether eating kimchi—a traditional Korean fermented vegetable dish—could help maintain healthy cholesterol levels that protect the heart. …
Read MoreLow Vitamin D Linked to Leg Blood Vessel Disease
Researchers combined results from multiple studies to understand how vitamin D affects peripheral arterial disease (PAD), a condition where blood vessels in …
Read MoreCan Ginger Help Your Heart? What Science Shows
Researchers looked at 41 studies to see if ginger supplements could help heart health. They found that ginger may help lower blood sugar levels, reduce certain …
Read MoreNew Way to Stop Heart Disease Before It Starts
Scientists discovered a protein called LPCAT3 that plays a key role in causing heart disease by triggering inflammation in blood vessels. When researchers …
Read MoreCommon Plastic Chemical May Increase Stroke Risk in Women
Researchers studied over 8,000 people to understand how chemicals called phthalates—found in many plastics and everyday products—might affect stroke risk …
Read MoreNew Drug Helps Heart Recover Better After Weight Loss
Researchers studied how a medication called finerenone could help the heart recover when people lose weight after obesity. Using mice that were fed an …
Read MoreEating Healthy Foods May Help Reduce Depression and Anxiety
Researchers studied over 1,100 Iranian adults who were at risk for heart disease to see if eating a healthy diet called the PURE diet could help with …
Read MoreNew AI Assistant Helps Indian Australians Manage Heart Disease
Researchers created a special AI chatbot called DESI-Heart designed specifically for Indian Australians living with heart disease. Unlike other health apps …
Read MoreStress Matters More Than Diet for Heart Health in Women
Researchers followed over 9,000 Australian women for 15 years to understand how stress and eating habits affect heart disease risk. They found that women who …
Read MoreYour Genes May Affect Heart and Brain Health Through a Hidden Protein
Scientists studied over 300,000 people to understand how genes affect a protein called homocysteine, which can influence heart and brain health. They found …
Read MoreUK's Sugar Tax on Soft Drinks Saves Lives and Money
In 2018, the United Kingdom added a tax to sugary soft drinks to encourage companies to make healthier drinks. A new study shows this tax is working better …
Read MoreEating Better for Your Heart and the Planet
Scientists looked at dozens of studies to understand how the foods we eat affect both our heart health and the environment. They found that eating more plants …
Read MoreWhat Type of Fat You Eat Matters More Than You Think
A new review in a top nutrition journal suggests that not all dietary fats affect your heart health the same way. Researchers looked at how different types of …
Read MoreLosing Teeth May Hurt Your Heart Health, Study Shows
Researchers in Japan studied over 215,000 adults to understand how losing teeth affects heart health. They found that people missing certain teeth, especially …
Read MorePurple Foods May Help Your Heart by Improving Blood Flow
Scientists reviewed studies on anthocyanins, natural purple compounds found in berries, grapes, and other colorful foods. These compounds appear to help …
Read MoreCan a Special Diet Plus Forest Time Lower Bad Cholesterol?
Researchers in Hong Kong are testing whether combining a heart-healthy diet called MIND with regular forest visits can lower bad cholesterol in adults over 50. …
Read MoreLiving in Poor Areas Raises Stroke Risk More Than Lack of Grocery Stores
Researchers studied over 1,800 stroke cases in Cincinnati to see if living in "food deserts" - poor areas with limited access to healthy food - increases …
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