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Diet Trends October 27, 2015

Low-carb, vegan diet may reduce risk for heart disease

A low-carbohydrate, vegan diet may reduce a person’s risk for heart disease by 10 percent over 10 years, Medical News Today reported.

Cholesterol October 27, 2015

Younger women may ignore heart attack signs, study finds

More than 15,000 women younger than 55 die of heart disease in the United States every year, making it the leading cause of death for women in this age group.

Diet Trends October 27, 2015

Low-carb diets may beat low-fat options for weight loss, heart health

A low-carbohydrate diet is better for losing weight and may also be better for lowering the risk of heart disease than a low-fat diet, according to a new study.

Cholesterol October 26, 2015

Your blood type may put you at risk for heart disease

People whose blood type is A, B or AB have an increased risk of heart disease and shorter life spans than people who have type O blood, according to a new study.

Acid Reflux October 26, 2015

Study links common heartburn drug to increased heart attack risk

One in every 14 Americans uses a proton pump inhibitor (PPI)— the most common type of heartburn drug— in any given year, but new research that links them to an increased risk of heart attack has prompted scientists to re-evaluate their safety.

Fitness October 26, 2015

Lifestyle factors can halve heart failure risk after 65

Older people who walk briskly, are moderately active in their free time, drink moderately, don’t smoke and avoid obesity may be half as likely to develop heart failure as people who don't engage in these healthy habits, a new study suggests.

Cholesterol October 26, 2015

Acceptance of heart failure improves patients’ quality of life

People who learn they have heart failure often feel emotionally devastated, but new research suggests that accepting the reality of the disease can make life easier.

Cholesterol October 26, 2015

Early statin use may give long-term heart benefits

Taking a cholesterol-lowering drug for five years in middle age can lower heart and death risks for decades afterward, and the benefits seem to grow over time, a landmark study finds.

Medications October 26, 2015

Use of cholesterol-lowering meds on the rise

The percentage of Americans taking medication to control their cholesterol has risen by a third over the past decade, a new study finds

Men's Health October 26, 2015

New recommendations for overweight people with heart risks

Overweight patients with risk factors for heart disease should be sent by their doctors for "intensive behavioral counseling" about diet or exercise, according to new recommendations from the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF).

Cholesterol October 26, 2015

Poverty-linked heart risks greatest for poor black women, younger adults

Among African American adults with low education and income levels, the increase in risk of heart disease or stroke associated with living in poverty is largest for women and people under age 50, according to a large new study.