Five espressos a day? EU food agency says stop there Drinking up to five espressos a day, or the equivalent, poses no risk to the general population, according to a European review into the safety of caffeine.
Uncommon form of heart attack likely runs in family, study finds Although oncologists increasingly distinguish breast, lung, and other cancers by their molecular drivers, cardiologists have lagged behind in efforts to do something similar for heart disease.
Smokers who switch to e-cigarettes may breathe fewer toxins Smokers who switch to e-cigarettes - even if it's only some of the time - may dramatically reduce their exposure to air pollutants including carbon monoxide and acrolein, a British study suggests.
Novartis heart failure drug provides host of benefits, study says An experimental heart failure medicine from Novartis that previously showed it reduced death and hospitalizations also curtailed worsening of symptoms, need for additional therapy and emergency room visits, adding to evidence that it will become the drug of choice once approved.
Instant noodles could hurt your heart It's convenient, cheap and best served hot, but how healthy is it? The instant noodles commonly known as ramen a staple food for college kids and other young adults, as well as people in certain cultures may increase people's risk of metabolic changes linked to heart disease and stroke, new research finds
Parents honor son who died from rare heart disease with annual hockey tournament The parents of an 8-year-old Minnesota boy who died from a rare heart disease are honoring their young son’s legacy through an annual hockey tournament.
Study casts doubt on whether extra vitamin D prevents disease Researchers cast doubt on the prevailing wisdom that vitamin D supplements can prevent conditions like cancer, diabetes and heart disease, saying on Friday low vitamin D may be a consequence, not a cause, of ill health.
Knee and hip replacements increase heart attack risk briefly Operations to replace a knee or a hip appear to increase heart attack risk in the short term and the risk of blood clots in the long term, according to a new study.
NSAIDS may boost bleeding risk after heart attack For people taking drugs to prevent blood clots after a heart attack, adding pain relievers like ibuprofen may lead to bleeding, stroke or another heart attack, according to a new study.
New drugs lower cholesterol greatly, studies find A new class of experimental medicines can dramatically lower cholesterol, raising hopes of a fresh option for people who can't tolerate or don't get enough help from Lipitor and other statin drugs that have been used for this for decades.