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A study led by scientists from INRAE, the Barcelona Institute for Global Health, Inserm, and the Université Sorbonne Paris Nord, has revealed that the time at which we eat could influence our risk of developing cardiovascular disease. more
Depressed patients less likely to take their heart medications: Study

Edinburgh: Patients who feel low when having a cardiac device implanted are more likely to stop taking their heart medications than those without depression, according to research present ...

Chronic exposure to lead, cadmium and arsenic increases risk of cardiovascular disease: Study

Dallas: Chronic exposure to low levels of lead, cadmium and arsenic through commonly used household items, air, water, soil and food is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular ...

Study shows Mediterranean diet reduces risk of heart disease, death in women

A world-first look at the effect of the Mediterranean diet in women confirms it lowers risk of heart disease and death and should be recommended for prevention.

Blood pressure greater than 130/85 mmHg can cause heart damage in adolescents: Study

New York: Elevated blood pressure and hypertension can cause early cardiac damage during adolescence which is worsened by young adulthood, a paper published in the Journal of Pediatrics c ...

Study finds ‘Keto-like’ diet may be linked to higher risk of heart disease

New York: The ketogenic or “keto” diet, which involves consuming very low amounts of carbohydrates and high amounts of fats, has been gaining popularity.

Lifelong bachelors face poorest Prognosis with heart failure, finds study

Washington: Men who never married were more than twice as likely to die within about five years after a heart failure diagnosis compared with women of any marital status or men who were p ...

Electronic gaming can trigger potentially lethal heart rhythm problems in susceptible children: Study

Philadelphia: Electronic gaming can precipitate life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias in susceptible children whose predisposition may have been previously unrecognized, according to a new ...

Avoiding inflammatory foods can lower heart disease, stroke risk: Study 

Washington: Diets high in red and processed meat, refined grains and sugary beverages, which have been associated with increased inflammation in the body, can increase subsequent risk of ...

Following a variety of healthy eating patterns associated with lower heart disease risk: Study

Boston: Greater adherence to a variety of healthy eating patterns was associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to new research led by Ha ...