Heart Diease

The consumption of a paleolithic-type diet by obese women can help them lose weight and lower their future risk of diabetes and heart disease, says a new research.

Rotating night shifts may slightly increase a woman's risk of heart disease, said a new study, published in the US journal JAMA.

The risk of ischaemic heart disease affecting millions worldwide is three times higher in people with high levels of the so-called 'ugly' cholesterol, according to a finding."By examining 73,000 people, we found that an increase ...

Hypertension or high blood pressure is possibly the biggest threat to a persons health. Also known as the silent killer, it creeps up without warning and has very few, almost no tell signs.

The developing heart in an embryo can be damaged by the cellular stress triggered from oxygen deficiency -- thereby leading to development of childhood heart disease, a study has revealed for the first time.

A new study has warned that cutting out carbs from your diet can result in heart rhythm disorders such as atrial fibrillation or (AFib), which is an indicator of serious heart complications.

The findings suggest that even by bringing down the consumption of red meat by half, you can reduce the risk of developing heart diseases.

Diabetes remains a major cardiovascular risk factor even when compared to factors like advancing age, hypertension, smoking, etc.

Climate change can be expected to boost the number of annual premature U.S. deaths from heat waves in coming decades and to increase mental health problems.

The findings showed that such children had a higher ratio of total cholesterol and were also at risk of cardiometabolic markers -- chances for having diabetes, heart disease or stroke.