Can’t start your day without coffee? A recent study reveals that a morning ritual can do more than just wake you up, it can also benefit your heart health. Studies have shown that moderate caffeine consumption, or three cups of coffee a day, significantly reduces the risk of cardiometabolic multimorbidity. Cardiometabolic multimorbidity refers to having […]
Our hearts are sensitive to weather changes. Adding to the evidence for this link, scientists have made a remarkable discovery about the impact of short-term exposure to icy on heart health. Even a petite drop in temperature, just one unit over two to six days, can augment the risk of a heart attack by up […]
Excessive screen time has long been linked to a range of health problems, from needy sleep and obesity to mental health issues. Now a fresh study reveals how watching TV, a common recreational activity and popular form of screen operate, affects the risk of cardiovascular disease in youthful adults. This test suggests that each additional […]
We know that various factors are linked to heart disease, such as smoking and obesity. But a recent study reveals a surprising link between constipation and an increased risk of stern adverse heart events, including heart attacks, strokes and heart failure — a link that is not widely recognized. “Our study suggests that constipation, a […]
Coffee is a necessary energy boost for many of us every morning. But should we worry when a few cups aren’t enough? Recent research suggests that chronic high coffee consumption may be linked to an increased risk of high blood pressure and heart rate, which increases the risk of heart disease. According to the latest […]
Sugar is a known health risk for several metabolic diseases, including diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular disease. But are sugar substitutes risk-free? A novel study by scientists provides more evidence of the increased risks associated with using sugar substitutes, indicating that erythritol, a popular low-calorie sweetener, may enhance the risk of heart attacks and strokes. A […]
Cytotoxic T-lymphocyte antigen 4 (CTLA-4) is a protein receptor on T immune cells that prevents the cells from killing other cells, such as cancer cells. Blocking CTLA-4 with a specific antibody is an effective treatment for some cancers, but it can damage the heart. Fresh research published in FASEB Journal reveals the mechanisms involved in […]
There is still much to learn about how doxorubicin, a 50-year-old chemotherapy drug, causes its most worrisome side effects. Although it has saved many lives, the treatment sometimes causes heart damage that stiffens the heart and puts a subset of patients at risk for future heart failure. To better understand and potentially control such complications, […]
