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How Much Coffee Is Too Much?

How Much Coffee Is Too Much?

By Kayla McKiskiHealthDay Reporter Latest Heart News FRIDAY, May 31, 2019 (HealthDay News) — From cappuccinos to cold brew, coffee is a morning must for many Americans, but is it healthy and how much is too much? A University of South Australia study suggests a couple of cups to start your day probably won’t hurt […]

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Many Heart Failure Patients Might Safely Reduce Use of Diuretics

Many Heart Failure Patients Might Safely Reduce Use of Diuretics

Latest Heart News FRIDAY, May 31, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Heart failure is a common ailment afflicting older Americans, and many take drugs called diuretics to rid the body of excess fluid buildup that can impede breathing. Now, a team of Brazilian researchers say that, in some cases, it’s safe for patients with stable heart […]

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Energy Drinks May Take a Toll on the Heart

Energy Drinks May Take a Toll on the Heart

Latest Heart News WEDNESDAY, May 29, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Here’s more evidence that energy drinks like Red Bull and Monster are not risk-free. Researchers find they may boost blood pressure and the odds of electrical problems in the heart. And they say caffeine isn’t the culprit. “Energy drinks are readily accessible and commonly consumed […]

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Olives: Nutrition and health benefits

Olives: Nutrition and health benefits

Olives are popular as both a snack and an ingredient in salads, sandwiches, and stews. They have a chewy texture and a rich, salty taste. People have cultivated olive trees for more than 7,000 years, and they have long associated its fruit with health benefits. There are hundreds of olive species, and these fruits and […]

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What is the link between asthma and pneumonia?

What is the link between asthma and pneumonia?

Asthma and pneumonia are two respiratory conditions. They share some symptoms, but they have different causes and treatments. Pneumonia may be more difficult to detect in people with asthma. Asthma does not directly cause pneumonia, but people with a history of chronic respiratory problems, such as asthma, could have a higher risk of developing pneumonia. […]

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Women in Cardiac Arrest Less Likely to Receive Help, Study Finds

Women in Cardiac Arrest Less Likely to Receive Help, Study Finds

Latest Heart News MONDAY, May 28, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Women who suffer a cardiac arrest in public are less likely than men to get resuscitation help from bystanders, and more likely to die, new research shows. For the study, scientists analyzed data on more than 5,700 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests that occurred in a province […]

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Do You Have the ‘Fainting Gene’?

Do You Have the ‘Fainting Gene’?

Latest Heart News TUESDAY, May 28, 2019 (HealthDay News) — Some folks are more prone to fainting than others, and the reason might lie in their DNA. Danish researchers who analyzed millions of gene variants in DNA of 400,000 people have zeroed in on a gene that increases a person’s risk for fainting. It’s believed […]

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Vaping May Exact a Toll on Blood Vessel Health

Vaping May Exact a Toll on Blood Vessel Health

By Dennis ThompsonHealthDay Reporter Latest Heart News TUESDAY, May 28, 2019 (HealthDay News) — In yet another sign that electronic cigarettes are far from harmless, a new lab study suggests that vaping damages the cells that line the inside walls of blood vessels and could hasten heart trouble. Lab-grown endothelial cells were more likely to […]