Sugary drinks may increase harmful body fat

Drinking sugar-sweetened beverages may increase production of visceral fat, a harmful body fat that raises the risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease, new research finds.

Drugging the microbiome may treat heart disease

A first-of-a-kind drug that interferes with the metabolic activity of gut microbes could one day treat heart disease in humans, according to a mouse study published in Cell.

CNIC researchers discover link between a mitochondrial defect and heart disease

The study shows that a diet rich in fatty acids can prevent heart disease and increase survival of the mice with this condition.

Dietary potassium may help prevent kidney and heart problems in diabetics

Kidney failure and heart disease are common life-threatening complications of diabetes.

Study pinpoints the vitamin D levels that may harm heart health

Researchers find people with vitamin D levels below 15 ng/mL are at greater risk for cardiovascular events such as heart disease and stroke than those with higher levels.

Just one energy drink may boost heart disease risk in young adults

Drinking one 16-ounce energy drink boosts blood pressure and stress hormone responses in young, healthy adults, according to a study presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions…

Consumption of sweetened drinks now linked to heart failure

Sweetened drinks have been linked to numerous ailments over the years.

Vitamin D pill a day may improve exercise performance and lower risk of heart disease

Taking vitamin D supplements can improve exercise performance and lower the risk of heart disease, according to the findings of a preliminary study presented at the Society for Endocrinology annual…

Could vitamin D pills lower heart disease risk?

Adults who took vitamin D supplements exhibited improved blood pressure and cortisol levels, outcomes which could lower risks for heart disease, researchers say.

New research discovers that drinking cranberry juice may protect the heart

Results from a new study presented at the Cranberry Health Research Conference preceding the annual Berry Health Benefits Symposium 2015 in Madison, WI, revealed that cranberry juice consumption may…

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