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Plant-Based Diet Protects Against Multiple Chronic Illnesses

FRIDAY, Aug. 29, 2025 — Shifting to a plant-based diet can help keep people from being plagued by multiple health problems as they age, a new study says. People whose diets included more veggies, f...

Middle-Aged Folks At Risk For Irregular Heartbeat, Especially If They Don't Work Out

THURSDAY, Aug. 28, 2025 — Middle-aged folks who don’t exercise are putting themselves at risk of life-threatening complex heartbeat irregularities, a new study says. Adults 40 to 65 with low fitness l...

More Women In Study Reveals Heart Risk For Men

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 27, 2025 — Recruiting more women to clinical trials for heart devices can improve care for all cardiac patients, a new study argues. A trial investigating the effectiveness of i...

Heart Patients Urged To Seek Vaccination For Common Infectious Diseases

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 27, 2025 — It is vital that people with heart disease get vaccinated against common infectious diseases like COVID-19, influenza and RSV, a new clinical guideline says. Vaccination c...

New Blood Pressure Guidelines Highlight Lifestyle Changes, Tailored Treatment

FRIDAY, Aug. 15, 2025 — Nearly half of U.S. adults should receive earlier treatment for high blood pressure, including lifestyle changes and medications, according to a set of new guidelines issued b...

Coffee Is Mostly Safe, Study Finds, But Some Contaminants Remain

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 13, 2025 — Your morning coffee is mostly free from harmful levels of toxins and contaminants, but a new investigation shows there’s room for improvement. “While some contaminants were ...

Youngsters Face Heart Health Risks From Too Much Screen Time

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 6, 2025 — The time children and teens spend video gaming, scrolling through social media or watching TV could be putting their future heart health at risk, a new study says. Each a...

Poor Oral Health Potentially Linked To Chronic Health Problems

FRIDAY, July 18, 2025 — Poor dental health could be a harbinger of chronic illnesses like type 2 diabetes and heart disease, a new study warns. People with missing teeth, coated tongues and other s...

Experts Say There’s No Safe Amount of Processed Meat

THURSDAY, July 10, 2025 — A new study finds that eating even a little processed meat, drinking soda or consuming trans fats puts you at risk for serious health problems. The research, published r...

High-Fiber Diet Reduces Risk of Hardened Arteries

FRIDAY, June 27, 2025 — Noshing on veggies, grains, beans and other high-fiber foods can help your heart as well as your gut health, a new study says. People with low-fiber diets are more likely to h...

COVID Vaccine Labels To Warn of Rare Heart Risk

FRIDAY, June 27, 2025 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has added new warnings to the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines about a rare heart condition that mostly affects young men. The u...

Infertility Tied To Heart Problems In Women

WEDNESDAY, June 18, 2025 — Infertility appears linked to women’s risk of heart problems, an evidence review suggests. Women who are infertile have an increased risk of heart disease and stroke, with t...

Marine Microplastic Levels Linked to Cardiometabolic Disease Prevalence

WEDNESDAY, June 18, 2025 – In coastal counties, marine microplastic levels (MMLs) are associated with the prevalence of cardiometabolic diseases, according to a study published online June 18 in the...

Eli Lilly to Buy Gene Therapy Firm Verve in $1 Billion Deal to Develop Heart Drug

WEDNESDAY, June 18, 2025 — Drugmaker Eli Lilly plans to buy Verve Therapeutics, a gene-editing startup, for about $1 billion upfront.  The deal gives Lilly a potential new treatment for heart di...

Most People Open To Sharing Smartwatch Health Data With Doctors

THURSDAY, June 12, 2025 — A person’s smartwatch can capture a lot of data about their health – and a new study says most folks are willing to share it with doctors. About 94% of people who wear smart...

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