What Britain’s post-war sugar rationing teaches us about long-term heart health
A rare “natural experiment” from 1950s UK sugar rationing reveals that lower sugar exposure in the first 1,000…
Study finds bright nights raise risk for stroke and heart failure in adults over 40
Researchers have discovered that people exposed to brighter light at night face up to 50% higher risks of…
Semaglutide protects the heart beyond weight loss, SELECT trial shows
New findings from the landmark SELECT trial reveal that semaglutide’s cardiovascular benefits are only partly explained by reductions…
Just Half an Hour Less of Sitting Each Day Can Boost Energy and Metabolism
by Getty Images For Unsplash+ Cutting your couch time by 30 minutes every day would give you an…
Study links child behavior stress and lower self-regulation in parents
Any parent will tell you that raising a child isn’t easy. While the experience can be filled with…
Low pulse could be a concern in an older endurance athlete
Dr. Keith Roach | To Your Health Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 64-year-old male who is a…
Building muscle shown to protect against obesity-related organ damage
People with excess body fat who build and keep muscle may be less likely to develop obesity-induced heart,…
‘Healthy’ supplements can increase heart attack and stroke risk, top US cardiologist warns
Another supplement that is gaining popularity for its benefits for the heart is CoQ10 supplements. These supplements claim…
Genetic study reveals unique mutations in Chinese patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), a common genetic heart disorder, is often caused by mutations in sarcomere-related genes. While extensively…
Cardiologist shares 5 everyday medications that silently damage the heart
How often do you pop a pill? For headaches, cold, diarrhea, constipation, itchy skin, acne – the list…
Tramadol found to offer limited relief for chronic pain while raising risk of serious side effects
The strong opioid painkiller, tramadol, is not that effective at easing chronic pain for which it’s widely prescribed,…
Intensive sports in adolescents trigger complex heart adaptations
Adolescent athletes’ cardiovascular system may adapt to increased cardiorespiratory fitness by increasing blood pressure, arterial stiffness and heart…