A new study from the European Society of Cardiology reveals that soil pollution levels are linked to an elevated risk of heart disease. Primarily, the study found that heavy metals and pesticides in the soil ultimately have a … [Read more...]
Tackling the Issue of Diabetes
Research regarding diabetes continues to move forward. A recent study indicates that lifestyle changes and taking the right medications consistently can help those that are suffering from type 2 diabetes. This is good news because when … [Read more...]
Reducing the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
Recently, a study from the University of Connecticut made a big step forward in the fight for reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease. The study found the eliminating the protein TRPM2 in mice drastically reduced damage done to the body … [Read more...]
The Link Between Cholesterol and Heart Disease
We’ve all heard that “bad” cholesterol is linked with heart disease. The more bad cholesterol that you consume, the more likely you are to suffer from a heart attack, stroke, or another cardiovascular disease. And if you want to take steps … [Read more...]
Identifying–and Treating–Cardiovascular Disease Earlier
A research team has recently found a new way of identifying the presence of cardiovascular disease early on in its presence. They believe that through early identification, lives can be saved through timely, more effective treatment. And … [Read more...]
Sugary Drinks are Potentially Harmful
A study from the American Heart Association is shining new light on just how harmful sugary drinks like sodas and juices can be. According to this study, women that drink sugary beverages are 20 percent more likely to suffer from … [Read more...]
Cancer Brings Other Issues
A new report from the European Society of Cardiology indicates that people who are being treated for cancer are at a higher risk of dying from heart disease or stroke than the general population is. 28 different cancer types … [Read more...]
Should You Stop Taking Aspirin?
Not yet, but probably, is the answer coming out of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Just a few days ago, a report revealed that a lot of people are taking aspirin that really don’t need to be. About a year ago, the American … [Read more...]
Improving Health Through Diet
According to the American Society for Nutrition, many Americans have passed away because of the lack of certain things within their diet. Specifically, they state that a lot of deaths that have been attributed to cardiovascular disease … [Read more...]
Reducing the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
Heart disease is the number one killer in the United States. Luckily, there is a lot of information out there about how to reduce the chances that you will ever get heart disease, and if you do already have this, then there are a lot of … [Read more...]
Health Checks Saving Lives in England
When it comes to the fight against cardiovascular disease, England is doing something right. There is a program in England called the NHS Health Check Programme, and it is estimated that this system is saving about 300 lives per year. Many … [Read more...]
Impact of Cardiovascular Illness to Keep Growing
Cardiovascular disease is the biggest killer in the United States. It includes heart attacks, strokes, and more, and it can be caused by a number of different factors, ranging from obesity, to unhealthy cholesterol levels, to, as some … [Read more...]