Under new guidelines, one third of adults in the U.S. should consider using statins based on their overall health profile, …
cardiovascular disease
Killing You Loudly: Living Near Airports Can Be Lethal
The rent is cheaper, but the hospital bills could be way higher
Low Testosterone, Higher Heart Risks
As the population ages, more men are experiencing waning testosterone levels, which can contribute to depression and changes in blood pressure and blood sugar.
Secondhand Smoke is More Damaging For Teen Girls Than Boys
Even non-smokers can experience health hazards from cigarette smoke, and the latest study suggests the dangers may depend on your gender.
More Health Harms for Children Exposed to BPA
Kids with high exposure to the chemical bisphenol-A exhibit unusual levels of protein in the urine – an early warning sign of possible kidney and cardiovascular problems
Happy Oktoberfest! Tapping into the Health Benefits of Beer
Wish you could be at Oktoberfest? Even if you can’t make it to the epic annual beer bash in Munich, Germany, that doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate your favorite ale — or benefit your health in the process.
Happy Oktoberfest! Tapping into the Health Benefits of Beer
Wish you could be at Oktoberfest? Even if you can’t make it to the epic annual beer bash in Munich, Germany, that doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate your favorite ale — or benefit your health in the process.
Can Love Handles Kill? Having a Paunch May Be Worse than Being Obese
Fat cells in a protruding belly may be different from fat cells elsewhere in the body—and more hazardous to your health
Should You Take Statins? Study Says Heart Benefits Outweigh Diabetes Risk
The new findings clarify the Type 2 diabetes risks associated with statins, but the debate over who should be taking the cholesterol-lowering drugs is likely to persist
A Happy, Optimistic Outlook May Protect Your Heart
Negative attitudes are known to be detrimental to cardiovascular health, and now a new study finds that having a positive, optimistic outlook can have the opposite effect.
Environmental Toxins May Boost Heart Risk
In the first study of its kind, researchers in Sweden have linked exposure to environmental toxins to an increased risk of atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries — a major risk factor for heart attack and stroke.
How Being a Jerk Shortens Your Life
Beware jocks and mean girls: you may be more popular in high school, but according to a new academic paper, it is the smart kids and conscientious glee-club types who will live longer. Not only that, they will suffer fewer …
Why Can’t Americans Eat Their Fruits and Veggies?
A large and undisputed body of evidence suggests that eating fruits and vegetables is a preventive measure against cancer, cardiovascular disease, obesity and diabetes. But the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently found that only 32.5% of American adults ate two daily servings of fruit in 2009, a slight decline from …