The Latest Breaking News from Heart Disease

A recent study suggests it is not just how much a child weighs, but where they carry that weight, that could signal their risk of heart disease as early as age 10.

India leads in deaths linked to toxic plastic chemicals known as phthalates

Indigenous Australians are more than twice as likely as non-Indigenous Australians to suffer from disease, particularly chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease and kidney disease.

Have you had a blood test to check your cholesterol level? These check the different blood fat components:

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…