Researchers Show How Air Pollution Causes Heart Disease

New York University School of Medicine researchers provide some of the most compelling evidence yet that long-term exposure to air pollution—even at levels within federal standards—causes heart disease. Previous studies have linked air pollution to cardiovascular disease but until now it was poorly understood how pollution damaged the body’s blood vessels.

Green tea found to significantly reduce risk of death, heart disease

A Japanese study found that drinking green tea can lower the risk of death from a variety of illnesses, including cardiovascular disease. The Tohoku University study -- started in 1994 -- looked at 40,530 healthy adults aged 40 to 79 who lived in Northeastern Japan, where roughly 80 percent of people drink green tea and more than half drink three or more cups daily.

News Tip: Heavy Stress Plays Hefty Role in Heart Disease

Stress can contribute to the development of heart disease and lead to a fatal heart attack like the one reportedly suffered by Ken Lay, former chief executive officer of Enron, on Wednesday, according to a psychiatrist at Duke University Medical Center.

Larger Waistline Linked to Increased Risk for Heart Disease in Women

Women with waistlines of 35 inches or more are at greater risk of heart disease than thinner women, according to a new study by researchers at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia and Sister to Sister: Everyone Has a Heart Foundation. The study is published in today's Journal of Women's Health.

Work Stress Leads to Heart Disease and Diabetes

Chronic stress at work and the metabolic syndrome: prospective study BMJ Online First.Stress at work is an important risk factor for the development of heart disease and diabetes, finds a study published online by the BMJ today.

Pomegranate juice shows stunning results in reducing heart disease risk factors, even for diabetics

A new Israeli study has found that pomegranate juice could be a heart-healthy drink for diabetics, despite the fruit's high sugar concentration.

Heal Your Heart with Wine and Chocolate

If women would drink a glass of red wine a day and eat an ounce of dark chocolate, they could help reduce their risk of heart disease by 54 percent, says a new book officially being released today by the New York publisher, Stewart, Tabori & Chang.

Body Mass Index found useless because it does not consider body composition

New research published in The Lancet medical journal suggests that the Body Mass Index (BMI) system of classifying body weight may be inaccurate for assessing the risk of dying prematurely from heart disease.

Lowering Cholesterol Early in Life Protects Against Heart Disease Later

New research from UT Southwestern Medical Center indicates that lowering “bad” blood cholesterol earlier in life, even by a modest amount, confers substantial protection from coronary heart disease.

Chant 'Om' for Better Heart Health

Meditation may do more than bring you inner peace; a new study claims it may improve your cardiovascular health by decreasing the risk of metabolic syndrome.