Coffee tied to inflammation, perhaps heart disease
Coffee tied to inflammation, perhaps heart disease Consuming moderate-to-high amounts of coffee is associated with increased levels of several inflammatory…
High folate intake lowers blood pressure
High folate intake lowers blood pressure Upping the daily intake of the B vitamin folate has been widely promoted in recent years to reduce women's risk…
Low fitness may outweigh obesity as risk for heart disease
Low fitness may outweigh obesity as risk for heart disease Staying fit may be more important than staying trim for a woman's risk of heart disease - but…
Healthy diet plus reduced salt lowers blood pressure
Healthy diet plus reduced salt lowers blood pressure A new report provides more evidence that a low-fat diet full of fruits and vegetables, but little salt,…
Antioxidants don't protect heart of male smokers
Antioxidants don't protect heart of male smokers Neither vitamin E nor beta-carotene supplements protect male smokers against heart disease. In fact, the…
Get antioxidants from food, not pills
Get antioxidants from food, not pills Despite some reports that antioxidant vitamins offer heart benefits, a panel of experts at the American Heart…
Vitamin E doesn't prevent heart attack, stroke
Vitamin E doesn't prevent heart attack, stroke Findings from a new study suggest that vitamin E is not useful in preventing heart attack or stroke. The…
Low-carb diet can improve blood fats
Low-carb diet can improve blood fats A carbohydrate-restricted diet may be more effective than one emphasizing reduced fat intake in modestly improving…
Fast food breakfast may inflame blood vessels
Fast food breakfast may inflame blood vessels Downing a big fast-food breakfast may spur a temporary but large inflammatory response in the blood vessels, a…
Low-fat diet may not be best for heart
Low-fat diet may not be best for heart A relatively high amount of fat in the diet may help keep a person's cholesterol levels in check, a small study…