What are the worst ultra-processed foods? New study says they’re more similar cigarettes than they are to fruits, veggies
Ultra-processed foods make up a large portion of people’s diets worldwide, but it might be time to rethink…
Simple ‘two-day diet’ could help slash ‘bad’ cholesterol levels
A study found this diet also resulted in weight loss and lowered blood pressureThis article contains affiliate links,…
New model predicts redo surgery risk in adult congenital heart disease
Heart specialists at Mayo Clinic today presented new research at the 2026 Society of Thoracic Surgeons Annual Meeting…
Pharmacist issues warning to 5 million people taking atorvastatin
The expert said that there are “side effects people should not ignore” Sophie Buchan Money and Lifestyle Writer…
New AI tool helps determine the risk of secondary heart attacks in cancer patients
University researchers have pioneered a new tool to determine the risk of secondary heart attacks in cancer patients…
Antiplatelet medications linked to worse outcomes in people hospitalized with a brain bleed
Analysis of hospital registry data found that people who were hospitalized due to bleeding in the brain and…
Ischemic stroke increases expectant mother’s risk for another stroke during or soon after pregnancy
Having had a stroke caused by blocked blood vessels (ischemic stroke) more than doubled an expectant mother’s odds of having…
Mapping the early onset of coronary heart disease in men
Men begin developing coronary heart disease – which can lead to heart attacks – years earlier than women,…
New 2026 guideline expands access to advanced acute ischemic stroke care
Expanded eligibility for advanced stroke therapies and new recommendations for diagnosing and treating stroke in children and adults are among…
Cardiologist warns taking aspirin every day could be ‘life-threatening’
Around two million people take the prescription and over-the counter painkiller dailyNeil Shaw Assistant Editor (Money and Lifestyle)…
How a vegan diet can help prevent and manage cancer, and the foods to focus on
The benefits of a vegan diet are well documented. From promoting a healthy weight and reducing our risk…
Nearly half of adults now live with heart disease as obesity and diabetes surge
From rising obesity and diabetes to stubborn health inequities, the AHA’s latest statistics reveal why cardiovascular disease remains…