Heart Disease and Diabetes

Current news, research and studies about heart disease, including stroke, cardiac arrest, clogged arteries, embolisms, stents, bypass surgery, statins, and more.

Whole Grains Reduce Long-Term Risk of Type 2 Diabetes In Men

Daily consumption of whole grains has been associated in a number of studies with reductions in risk for ischemic stroke, coronary artery disease, and type 2 diabetes.

Diabetes Among Siblings, Obesity: Risk Factors For Heart Disease

Two important risk factors for metabolic syndrome, family history of Type 2 diabetes and obesity, are independent predictors of heart disease.

Heart Disease Will Shorten Lives of Today’s Teens

A new study that takes a complete snapshot of adolescent cardiovascular health in the United States reveals a dismal picture of teens who are likely to die of heart disease at a younger age than adults do today.

Study: Statins Reduce Risk of Stroke in Heart Patients

Statins can significantly reduce the incidence of stroke, myocardial infarction (MI), or all-cause death in patients with severe carotid arterial disease not revascularized, according to a new study.

Stroke Patients With High Blood Sugar at Higher Risk of Death

Stroke patients who have hyperglycemia at the time of admission to the hospital for treatment of the stroke are at higher risk of death than stroke patients with normal blood sugar levels, according to a recent study.

Study: Type 1 Diabetics Can Get ‘Double Diabetes’ From Insulin Resistance

Insulin resistance is likely a major cause of heart disease in people with type 1 diabetes.

Scientists Report New Findings on the Connection Between Diabetes and Heart Disease and Stroke

Research findings released today at the American Diabetes Association’s (ADA) annual meeting shed new light on the connection between diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

Fish Oil May Help Protect Against Retinal Degenerative Diseases

Paper published in "Neuroscience" reports on the role that the omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil play in ``protecting cells in the retina from degenerative diseases like ``retinitis pigmentosa and age-related macular degeneration, the ``leading cause of loss of vision in those older than 65.

Top Number Too High in Blood Pressures of People Over Age Fifty

In one of the largest analyses of its kind, researchers found that most middle-aged and older individuals with high blood pressure have a form of the disease in which their systolic pressure – the top number in a blood pressure reading – is too high, according to a study in the March issue of Hypertension: Journal of the American Heart Association.
Citrus Fruit Prevents Diabetes, Heart Disease, Liver Disease

Citrus Fruits May Help Prevent Obesity-Related Diabetes, Heart and Liver Disease

Being obese increases the risk of developing heart disease, liver disease and diabetes, but researchers report that citrus fruit may help prevent the effect...

Gene Variant Protects Against Type 2 Diabetes, Heart Disease, and Hypertriglyceridemia

A rare gene variant in humans helps to protect against two of the country's top killers -- type 2 diabetes and heart disease -- as well as against hypertriglyceridemia and pancreatitis.

Study: Antioxidant-Rich Pecans Protect Against Unhealthy Oxidation

Adding just a handful of pecans to your diet each day may inhibit unwanted oxidation of blood lipids, thus helping reduce the risk of heart disease.

Higher Risk of Developing Atherosclerosis Among Diabetic Men with Low Testosterone

Men who have low testosterone and Type 2 diabetes face a greater risk of developing atherosclerosis - a condition where plaque builds up in the arteries - than men who have diabetes and normal testosterone levels.

Studies: Diuretics Reduce Risk of Death From Congestive Heart Failure

Diuretics reduce the risk of death, delay heart deterioration and improve exercise capacity in patients with congestive heart failure.

High Levels of Leisure-Time Physical Activity Cut Stroke Risk

High levels of physical activity, such as running, swimming or heavy gardening during leisure time can reduce your risk of stroke In addition, walking or biking to and from work for up to 29 minutes a day may also reduce the risk.

For Type 2 Diabetics, Wine Improves Sugar Control, Cholesterol and Heart Health

Drinking a glass of red wine every day as part of a healthy diet can help patients with type 2 diabetes improve cardiac health...