Articles for Tag: "heart disease"

Are you at risk for a silent heart attack? 
Are you at risk for a silent heart attack?
New research indicates women may need to pay special attention to heart health indicators as their symptoms may be much less obvious than men’s.
U.S. life expectancy drops for first time in 22 years 
U.S. life expectancy drops for first time in 22 years
But by how much? While experts say the decrease is unusual, there’s a silver lining.
The sobering facts about alcoholism and genetics  Featured
The sobering facts about alcoholism and genetics
How much of a role do your genes play on your alcohol tendencies? Research points to a complex relationship.
Ask a Doc: Should everyone over 40 be on cholesterol meds? 
Ask a Doc: Should everyone over 40 be on cholesterol meds?
A cardiologist weighs in on the latest recommendations for statins use from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.
Want to save $2500 a year? Try this healthy habit 
Want to save $2500 a year? Try this healthy habit
One study finds that if you want to save money, you should start this routine.
What’s most likely to kill you? You may be surprised 
What’s most likely to kill you? You may be surprised
The CDC recently released a list of the five leading causes of death for Americans, which account for almost two-thirds of all fatalities.
How the sugar industry shifted blame to influence what we eat 
How the sugar industry shifted blame to influence what we eat
New documents reveal the the Sugar Research Foundation influenced a pivotal study on diet and heart disease.