Although the causal relationship between oral and cardiovascular health is not well-understood, researchers consider the link to be a 'predictive risk factor' Maintaining good oral health is crucial, ...

Whereas cardiovascular disease-related mortality has declined in most developed countries, its known prevalence is increasing worldwide, although few data on the causes of heart disease in the ...

A new projection study estimates that nearly a third of women aged 22 to 44 will have been diagnosed with a cardiovascular disease by 2050 ...

Ischemic heart disease, the leading cause of death in the United States, has long puzzled researchers. While high serum cholesterol levels are linked to cardiovascular risk, the role of dietary fat ...

The sheer scale of undiagnosed heart valve disease in our ageing population has been revealed for the first time, thanks to new research led by the University of East Anglia. More than a quarter of ...

At the 2020 WSJ Health Forum, Senior Writer Betsy McKay spoke with Dr. Nieca Goldberg, medical director of the NYU Women's Heart Program, and Verve Therapeutics CEO Dr. Sekar Kathiresan about the ...

As measles continues to spread through vulnerable communities in the U.S., HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has suggested that there are long-term health benefits to contracting the virus, despite ...

Share on Pinterest A new study suggests plant-based ultra-processed food consumption may increase the risk of heart disease and early death Ani Dimi/Stocksy Ultra-processed foods comprise a ...

A new study suggests that cutting carbs isn't always better for your health—and that the quality of those carbs matters more Low-carb and low-fat diets help lower your risk of coronary heart disease ...