Diet drinks may be linked to heart problems in older women Healthy postmenopausal women who drink two or more diet drinks a day may be more likely to have a heart attack, stroke or other cardiovascular...

Low saturated fat diets may not reduce heart disease Diets low in saturated fat may not curb heart disease risk or increase longevity, according to a leading US cardiovascular research scientist and doctor...

An apple a day really does keep the doctor away, research shows Prescribing an apple a day to all adults aged 50 and over would prevent or delay around 8,500 vascular deaths such as heart attacks and strokes...

Researchers have discovered how 'good cholesterol' can turn 'bad' US researchers have discovered the process by which high-density lipoprotein (HDL) — the so-called “good cholesterol”...

There is a significant association between low dietary fibre intake and cardiometabolic risks including metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular inflammation and obesity, according to a new study from Harvard...

Children who have higher levels of Bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical previously used in many products for children, such as baby bottles and plastic toys, had higher levels of obesity and adverse levels of...

The European Commission (EC) has updated its regulations for foods designed to help consumers lower cholesterol, introducing mandatory labelling that make it clear that these kinds of foods are not intended...

A third of Australians have “unmanaged” high blood cholesterol, and one in five adults with diabetes do not know they have the condition, according to the results of a biomedical survey for chronic...

Diets rich in glucosinolates, such as glucoraphanin found in broccoli, can “retune” cellular processes that get disrupted as the body ages, and contribute to a reduced risk of cancer, according to...

The answer to a longer life may be right under our noses: a morning caffeine kick. In a new study in Vascular Medicine, published by SAGE, researchers investigating cardiovascular health found that a cup...