The Latest Breaking News from Heart Disease

Study lead Professor Jill Belch described the findings as a ‘very exciting and significant development’

One professor said the health effects were seen ‘almost immediately’

Sugar — sweet, satisfying, and everywhere. From fresh fruit and honey to processed table sugar and drinks, it sneaks into nearly everything we eat. While delicious, sugar delivers what nutritionists call “empty calories” — energy without any essential nutrients. And with overconsumption linked to obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease…

A routine vaccine typically given to older adults may protect against heart attacks and strokes.

More than 24,300 patients have received the scan.

Steven W Kerrigan reports on how your oral health might be impacting your heart

The mouth is often described as a window to overall health – and for good reason. A growing body of research reveals a significant link between poor dental hygiene and cardiovascular disease. While these two areas of health may seem unrelated, the condition of your oral health can have far-reaching…

Researchers have found that just three minutes of moderate activity, naturally woven into daily life, could be all it takes to reduce heart disease risks.

Researchers in Sweden and the US suggest measuring levels of lipoproteins may be a more accurate risk predictor