Coronary Heart Disease

World Heart Day 2019: Women are more susceptible to heart disease and stroke than men – here's why

While some women have no apparent symptoms, many experience classic symptoms of heart disease that are treatable.

Coconut oil is 'pure poison' claims Harvard professor, but is it really true?

Coconut oil is 80 percent saturated fat, according to the AHA, more than butter or beef fat

Study of individual DNA can translate into better healthcare

With DNA testing technologies becoming affordable, the question now is ‘how fast’ rather than ‘if’ genomics will impact healthcare.

Importance of balanced diet: Excess iron in the body is a risk factor in coronary heart disease

Cholesterol and iron apparently work together. The result of an extended cross-population study in 1991 showed that heart disease mortality rates were correlated to a combination of iron and cholesterol, rather than with either one alone.

Instead of helping, fish oil drives people towards a heart attack

Fish oil is now the third most widely used dietary supplement, after vitamins and minerals. People have been told repeatedly that fatty acids will protect their hearts. On the contrary, it drives the towards a heart disease.

Long working hours are bad for your heart, says new study

The longer the work hours or overtime you put in, the higher your chances of developing coronary heart disease within 10 years, says an alarming study.

Skipping breakfast raises risk of heart attack

The timing of meals, whether it's missing a meal in the morning or eating a meal very late at night, may cause adverse metabolic effects that lead to coronary heart disease.

Fast food even once a week ups heart disease risk

People who consume fast food even once a week elevate their risk of dying from coronary heart disease by 20 percent. The risk rises depending on how often you consume junk food.