Tag: Heart

New research links plant-based diet to stronger heart health

New research points to significant health benefits associated with diet.

Risk tools miss nearly half of future heart attacks, study finds

A new study suggests that widely used risk calculators may overlook many people who are only days away from a heart attack.

New study: These foods may protect the heart during long hours of sitting

A study suggests that common foods may help the body maintain healthy blood-vessel function during long periods of sitting.

New study: Even a few cigarettes a day can damage the heart

New research suggests that smoking just a few cigarettes a day is enough to raise the risk of serious heart problems.

Lab-grown cardiac patch shows early promise

Researchers are testing a lab-grown heart patch that could repair damaged cardiac tissue through a small incision.

New research reveals vitamin D3 may protect the heart after attack

New research shows that tailoring vitamin D3 levels after a heart attack could cut the risk of another in half — a small change with big potential for heart health.