Cardiovascular disease

Red Bull Can Spike Illnesses, Not Energy

By R. Siva Kumar - May 09, 2015 07:16 PM EDT

Red Bull energy drinks are popular, but do not have the miraculous ingredients that people think they do.

Two Minute Walk can Boost Health and Life: Study

By Peter R - May 01, 2015 05:05 PM EDT

University of Utah health experts have shown that a two-minute stroll every year can contribute towards meeting weekly exercise recommendations.

Alcohol Consumption Surges as More Women Take to Binge Drinking

By Peter R - Apr 29, 2015 11:32 AM EDT

A new study shows climbing rates of binge drinking which increases risk of liver and cardiovascular diseases in the long term.

You Don't Need To Exercise To Fight Obesity, Says Scientific Research

By R. Siva Kumar - Apr 25, 2015 02:46 PM EDT

A recent study shows that you cannot "outrun" excessive sugar-and-carbohydrate-oriented diets.

Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Recovering from Quadruple Bypass Surgery

By Cheri Cheng - Apr 18, 2015 11:03 AM EDT

Basketball hall of famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is recovering from quaqdruple bypass surgery.

Are Proteins Healthy Or Hurtful?

By R. Siva Kumar - Mar 24, 2015 06:49 AM EDT

While most people believe that protein-based food is healthy, some researchers feel that animal protein exposes you to cardiovascular disease, cancer and diabetes.

Folic Acid Intake Linked to Lowered Stroke Risk in Hypertensive People

By Peter R - Mar 19, 2015 03:46 PM EDT

The study contradicts those done in the past which claimed no benefits.

Healthy Alternative? Diet Soda Linked to Wider Waistlines in Seniors

By Peter R - Mar 18, 2015 09:00 AM EDT

The study found that diet soda is just as bad as regular soda for old adults.

Diet Sodas Ruins "Diets": Study Links Zero Calorie Beverages to Long-term Weight Gain

By R. Siva Kumar - Mar 17, 2015 05:57 PM EDT

Research shows that drinking diet sodas has ironically fuelled weight gain over the years.

Exercise Cannot Undo Health Hazards of Prolonged Sitting

By Peter R - Jan 21, 2015 08:46 AM EST

A new study points to manifold increase in risk due to cardiovascular disease, diabetes and cancer in people who sit too long irrespective of daily exercise.

Inactivity Caries Higher Risk of Premature Death than Obesity:Study

By Peter R - Jan 15, 2015 09:23 AM EST

A new study found that inactivity kills twice as many people as obesity in Europe.

Type 1 Diabetes Shortens Life by More than a Decade: Study

By Peter R - Jan 07, 2015 10:27 AM EST

A new study shows that type 1 diabetes can lower life expectancy by 11 years in men and 13 years in women.

Eating Whole Grain Can Cut Mortality Risk by up to 20 Percent

By Peter R - Jan 06, 2015 05:12 PM EST

A new study has shown that the risk of dying mainly to cardiovascular disease can be reduced by just consuming 28 grams of whole grains.

Human LIfespan Lengthened by More than Half a Decade

By Casey Morada - Dec 18, 2014 09:10 AM EST

Life expectancy across the world has increased by more than six years since 1990 to an average of 71.5 years, a new study has found.

Aspirin Regimen Harms Young Women under 65

By Peter R - Dec 05, 2014 05:53 PM EST

A new study has shown taking aspirin regularly could do more harm than, particularly for women aged under 65.

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