heart disease

June 29, 2022 Addicted to cookies? Cant stand broccoli? You may be able to blame Mom and Dad.Thats because our taste preferences are influenced by our genes. And this may play an important role in determining our food choices and, in…

WEDNESDAY, June 22, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Keeping your bedroom dark not only helps you get a good night's sleep, but may significantly lower your odds of developing three major health problems, a new study…

By Cara Murez HealthDay ReporterMONDAY, May 23, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- If you're poor and have a severe type of heart attack, the chance you'll live through it is significantly lower than that of someone with more money, new research…

May 5, 2022 -- The stress and anxiety of living with substantial student debt is nothing new. As many as 43 million Americans face the dual challenges of trying to prosper and repay federal college loans at the same time.A new study…

By Robert Preidt HealthDay ReporterHealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, May 4, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Women and people of color with chest pain the most common symptom signaling a heart attack face longer waits in U.S. emergency departments…

By Steven Reinberg HealthDay ReporterTUESDAY, April 5, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- If you have heart failure, there's good news and bad news on how much it would help you to cut back on salt.New research finds that while it doesn't prevent…

March 31, 2022 Avocados, those rich-tasting fruits known for its healthy fats, may also reduce your risk of heart disease, a new study found.Researchers followed more than 110,000 men and women for over 30 years and found evidence that…

WEDNESDAY, March 16, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Your annual screening mammogram may do more than spot breast cancer early it may give you a heads up on your heart disease risk, too.Digital breast X-rays can also detect a build-up of…

March 8, 2022 -- Everyone's been there. You've arrived for your scheduled doctors office visit and the first order of real business is the reunion with the blood pressure cuff. The first reading might be high. A second reading looks a…

March 2, 2022 -- Increased levels of physical activity and an active lifestyle appear to be linked to a lower risk of heart disease in later life, a new study suggests.Researchers looked at how different patterns of physical activity are…