MEDICINE & HEALTHA new study adds to the growing literature of the benefits people could get with olive oil. It showed that this Mediterranean diet staple could reduce the risk of heart and Alzheimer's disease.
Nutritional epidemiologist Lisa Bodnar discusses why kids below two years old should not be given foods rich in added sugar, pointing out its ill effects on their health.
Red meat is known for its ill effects on the heart and new findings offer more clues as to why, which emphasize the role of gut bacteria that are more abundant in red meat-eaters.
A new study presented at the EuroEcho 2021 revealed the shortness of breath dyspnea is among the persistent symptoms experienced by long-COVID patients.
Kennedy Krieger Institute physicians recommend that children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) should be screened for abnormally low or high cholesterol levels to check their risk of developing cardiovascular diseases later in life.
High cholesterol and cardiovascular diseases are commonly linked to improper diet and sedentary lifestyle, but a new study suggests plastics also increase the risk of developing these conditions.
A Harvard-led study found that high sodium intake and low potassium consumption is the worst combination in terms of the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases.
A new study developed radiation therapy for treating cardiovascular arrhythmia, and it showed better results compared to the traditional catheter ablation surgery.
World Heart Day is celebrated on September 29 every year as an effort to raise awareness on heart health, particularly preventing cardiovascular diseases.
Experts advise that the average adult needs 7 to 9 hours of sleep. However, the quality of sleep is just as important and can spell the difference between a healthy body and increased risks of cardiovascular diseases.
A study shows that despite having a higher BMI range if fat people live active lifestyles will have lower cardiovascular disease risks than people in the same weight levels that don't exercise.
Studies show that oral health and the presence of periodontal diseases can determine whether or not a person is at high risk of experiencing major cardiovascular events such as heart attacks and strokes.
Broken heart syndrome is caused by intense stress. It's similar to a heart attack, and the most common signs of the condition are chest pain and shortness of breath.
Individuals with sleep apnea who are experiencing longer nocturnal respiratory events are likely to suffer higher abrupt heart rate variability and bigger changes linked to reduced daytime alertness.
A new study reveals the overlapping risk factors of cardiovascular health and ocular health. Scientists recommend a healthy lifestyle to help prevent these diseases.
New research finds that coronavirus might affect the endothelial cells lining blood vessels, instead of the lungs. Scientists believe that this explains the new symptoms of the disease currently arising. Some of the new symptoms include blood clotting, stroke, purple toes, kidney damage, and encephalitis.
Noncommunicable diseases cannot be passed between people — or can they? People during the early years were plagued by tuberculosis infections, malaria, constant syphilis outbreaks and wounds that were laced with bacteria and never healed.