The Latest Breaking News from Heart Disease

Yellowish or flesh-colored bumps around the eyes are not only a cosmetic problem; sometimes they can be indicators toward health issues such as heart disease. These cholesterol-filled deposits, known medically as xanthelasma, appear around the eyes and act like markers for high cholesterol levels and potential cardiovascular disease.

Eggs are a quite common addition to many diets. They are especially known for their high-quality protein and essential nutrients. They also contain dietary cholesterol, which has been associated with heart disease concerns. While findings from the American Heart Association have tried to reduce the fear about the cholesterol in…

While sex influences the mechanisms behind how cardiovascular disease develops, gender plays a role in how healthcare providers recognize and manage it.

A simple difference in the genetic code – two X chromosomes versus one X chromosome and one Y chromosome – can lead to major differences in heart disease. It turns out that these genetic differences influence more than just sex organs and sex assigned at birth – they fundamentally alter…

Heart diseases are killing close to 18 million people every year, says the World Health Organisation (WHO). Out of the different heart related ailments, atherosclerosis plays a major contributory role.

Celery belonging to the same family as carrots and can pack a powerful nutritional punch. The veggie is especially beneficial for your heart as it is full of plant compounds and antioxidants that can reduce risk factors of heart disease like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and blood vessel inflammation.…

A recent American Cancer Society study reports a negligible risk from passive smoking, shedding new light on the uproar over a 2003 paper.

From skin to gut: Here’s why you should watch what you eat

Kidneys are natural filters of our body and ensure our body gets the best of the nutrition and eliminates toxins that are bad for us. Maintaining a fine balance between water, salt, and essential minerals, healthy kidneys help regulate blood pressure and prevent a range of chronic conditions. However, when…

In a world where we're constantly on the move, ironically, we've never been more still. As we sprint through our busy lives, we've forgotten one crucial thing: to actually move our bodies. Let's talk about the elephant in the room – or should I say, the chair.

Mental health, one of the greatest health risks for the younger generation, is a broad term that is used to refer to both mental disorders and psychosocial disabilities such as unipolar depression. Mental health issues not only impact emotional, psychological and social well-being, but they can raise the risk for…