The Latest Breaking News from Heart Disease

Daily, low-dose aspirin is no longer recommended for the prevention of stroke and heart attack in older adults not at higher risk of heart disease.

Western diets – high in processed foods and low in fibre – are associated with obesity, diabetes and heart disease. These diets don’t only harm our bodies, they also harm our gut microbiomes, the complex community of bacteria, fungi and viruses found in our intestinal tract that are important for…

People with pockets of fat hidden inside their muscles are at a higher risk of dying or being hospitalized from a heart attack or heart failure, regardless of their body mass index, according to new research. Read further on Dynamite News:

"Eating processed red meat . . . was linked to a 16% higher risk of dementia and a faster rate of cognitive aging"

Less red meat is good for the planet and a growing number of people have started the new year resolving to pursue a meat-free diet.

A recent study suggests that "intermuscular fat", not BMI or waist measurement, may be a more accurate predictor of heart disease risk.

The intermuscular fat is similar to so-called marbling in beef.

Smoking and tobacco use continue to be significant health risks, contributing to a variety of diseases and conditions. There is a lot of evidence that smoking is bad for you, from lung cancer to heart disease. Even though there is a lot of proof to ...

The NHS Health Check is a free service for anyone between 40 and 75 in the UK and it's been found to catch heart disease and dementia early

Auto-immune conditions can impact the feet and nails

Tufts University analysis highlights rise in global health inequalities, with fastest growth in linked diseases in Africa