Keto diet not linked to greater heart disease risk, says new study
High cholesterol has long gotten a bad rap for causing poor heart health — but a new study suggests that the low-carb ketogenic diet may not be linked to cardiovascular…
Rise in kidney disease underscores critical heart-kidney connection
DALLAS, March 24, 2025 — Globally, the rate of death from chronic kidney disease increased 24% from 1990 to 2021, according to statistics published by the American Heart Association, a…
Better Cardiovascular Health May Stave Off Degenerative Brain Disease
CV risk factors don’t just impact heart health, but also affect other organs, including the brain, say experts. Older adults who have the best cardiovascular health also appear to carry…
Extreme heat killing people with heart disease
Extreme heat is behind 7.3% of the heart disease burden in Australia, according to new research. This translates to an average of 49,483 years of healthy life lost to cardiovascular…
Heart disease: Preventing and advocating for heart health
By Tashi McQueenAFRO Staff [email protected] Heart disease is a leading cause of death in the U.S., especially for Black Americans who have a higher risk of dying from the disease…
Why eating less butter helps protect against heart disease and cancer, new study finds
Butter may be delicious, but a large new study suggests that the less of it you eat, the longer you may live. Using more plant-based oils and less butter was…