Heart Disease : Science World Report

Mar 09, 2015 01:37 AM EDT

Could Anti-Depressants Help Prevent Heart Disease?

A new study show that patients who were treated with antidepressants had lower mortality rates, stroke and artery disease when compared to those who did not take any medication for depression.

Feb 16, 2015 10:30 PM EST

Physical Activity A Few Times A Week Lowers The Risk Of Heart Disease In Women

Much of our physical and cognitive health depends on regular exercise.

Jun 19, 2014 05:12 PM EDT

Depressed Women at Increased Risk of Heart Disease

Women who suffer from depression may also be at an increased risk for heart disease, according to a recent study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association. In fact, researchers from the Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University in Atlanta found that young and middle-aged w...

Jun 13, 2014 12:51 PM EDT

Processed Meat, Like Bacon and Sausage, Linked to Higher Risk of Heart Failure in Men

Scientists have found that men who eat moderate amounts of processed red meat may have an increased risk of incidence of death from heart failure.

Jun 05, 2014 10:27 AM EDT

Air Pollution Linked to Irregular Heartbeat and Lung Clots: The Dangers of Smog

Everyone knows that air pollution can affect your health. But did you know that it could be linked to irregular heartbeat and lung blood clots? Scientists have found that air pollution can affect your health in ways other than expected.

May 19, 2014 03:42 PM EDT

Gum Disease Bacteria may Increase Risk of Heart Disease

It's easy to skip a dental cleaning or two over the years. Yet a recent study shows that increased bacteria presented through gum disease can increase the risk of heart disease.

May 19, 2014 09:31 AM EDT

Too Much Exercise Risks Men's Heart Health

You may want to be careful about how much you exercise. Scientists have found that overdosing on high intensity exercise may actually increase the risk of death from a heart attack or stroke in those with existing heart disease.

May 06, 2014 09:25 AM EDT

Scientists Discover Phosphate-Rich Foods May Cause High Blood Pressure and Heart Disease

There may be some new foods you want to avoid if you're concerned about your heart health. Scientists have found that phosphate rich foods that include processed cheese, Parmesan, cola, baking powder and other processed foods may cause high blood pressure and heart disease.

May 05, 2014 01:19 PM EDT

Scientists Discover How Stress Increases the Risk for Heart Attack and Stroke

Most people know that stress can increase your risk for heart attack. But what mechanisms are at play that actually cause this increased risk?

Feb 25, 2014 02:31 PM EST

Heart Disease Study: Should Blood Pressure Be Measured in Both Arms?

Heart disease is one of the leading causes of deaths in the United States. It’s affected by our diet, stress, physical activity, mental health, etc. Doctors and patients are constantly seeking ways to reduce risk factors and more effectively identify its detection.

Feb 17, 2014 10:58 AM EST

What's America's No. 1 Killer? Heart Disease

Each February marks the American Heart Association's (AHA) time to highlight an important medical problem in the United States, as well as other places in the world-heart disease. Statistics show that this is the number one killer in America.