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.

Sex And The Heart: It’s Not What You Think

A surprising new study finds that women in their 60s have as many risk factors for heart disease as men, and by their 70s have more, according to research.

Study: Omega 3 Fatty Acids Influence Mood, Impulsivity And Personality

Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids may influence mood, personality and behavior, according to results of a study presented by University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine researchers at the 64th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Psychosomatic Society in Denver.

Even with Regular Exercise, People with Inactive Lifestyles are More at Risk for Chronic...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 25 percent of Americans have inactive lifestyles and 75 percent do not meet the weekly exercise recommendations to maintain good health.

Stress Causes Heart-Damaging Fats to Stay in Blood Longer

A new study has found the first evidence that short periods of psychological stress can cause the body to take longer to clear heart-damaging fats from the bloodstream.

Substance in Tangerines Fights Obesity and Protects Against Heart Disease

New research has discovered a substance in tangerines not only prevents obesity, but also offers protection against type 2 diabetes, and even atherosclerosis.

More Is Better, At Least In Angioplasty

Before patients get their clogged heart arteries re-opened, they may want to ask their doctor just how many such procedures he or she has done, a new study finds.

Consumption of Small Amounts of Dark Chocolate Associated With Reduction in Blood Pressure

Eating about 30 calories a day of dark chocolate was associated with a lowering of blood pressure, without weight gain or other adverse effects.

Will A Banana A Day Keep A Stroke Away? Low Potassium Intake May Increase...

People with a low amount of potassium in their diet may have an increased risk of stroke according to a new study.

Study Overcomes Stroke Care’s Biggest Travesty

Only a tiny percentage of stroke victims who could be saved from death or lifelong disability by the quick delivery of emergency therapy actually get the right treatment in time.

Air Pollution May Increase Stroke Risk

High pollution levels may make people more susceptible to stroke, according to a report Stroke: Journal of the American Heart Association.

All Sweeteners Not The Same For Managing Type 2 Diabetes

New research shows that some sweeteners, especially date sugar and dark brown sugars, contain antioxidants that have the potential to control diabetes-linked heart disease and high blood pressure. Some sweeteners used in the study also had the ability to inhibit the activity of a key enzyme related to Type 2 diabetes.

New Stroke Prevention Therapy As Effective As Invasive Surgery

Angioplasty and stenting, the same techniques used to clear arteries blocked by heart disease, can also be used on the carotid artery to prevent stroke.

New Heart Failure Guidelines Stress Early Diagnosis And Treatment

Early diagnosis and new treatments can help battle heart failure -- a growing national problem that causes 1 million hospital admissions each year.

First Clinical Trial of Red Wine Ingredient Shows Beneficial Metabolic Shifts

When obese men take a relatively small dose of resveratrol in purified form every day for a month, their metabolisms change for the better.

Daily Diet of Grapefruit Minimizes Risk Factor for Heart Disease

Heart disease patients who eat one grapefruit daily can significantly reduce the levels of cholesterol in their blood in comparison to patients who do not eat the fruit.

Simple Tests Could Signal and Prevent Heart Disease in Women

A few safe and simple tests could identify and possibly prevent coronary heart disease in middle-aged women.