People with high cholesterol should eliminate carbs, not saturated fat, study suggests

An international team of experts on heart disease and diet say there’s no evidence that a low-saturated fat diet reduces cholesterol in people with familial hypercholesterolemia.

Peas and beans: Can they improve heart health?

A new analysis concludes that eating more legumes may reduce heart disease risk. However, according to the authors, the evidence is not of high quality.

Peas and beans: Can they improve heart health?

A new analysis concludes that eating more legumes may reduce heart disease risk. However, according to the authors, the evidence is not of high quality.

Is red meat bad for your health?

Red meat is a good source of protein and iron, though research has linked it to heart disease, certain cancers, and other health conditions. Learn whether red meat is good or bad for health, as well as what the official dietary guidelines recommend, here.

Heart disease biomarker linked to paleo diet

People who follow the paleo diet have twice the amount of a key blood biomarker linked closely to heart disease, the world’s first major study examining the impact of the diet on gut bacteria has found.

These diets and supplements may not really protect the heart

Do common dietary interventions and nutritional supplements really help protect against cardiovascular events? A new meta-analysis answers in the negative.

Plant-based diet cuts heart failure risk by over 40 percent

New research examines how five major dietary patterns may affect the risk of developing heart failure among people without heart disease.

Replacing red meat with plant protein reduces heart disease risk

A study of data from 36 trials suggests that eating plant-based proteins, such as nuts, instead of red meat may help reduce cardiovascular disease risk.

How yo-yo dieting impacts women’s heart health

New research suggests that significant fluctuations in weight may negatively affect a woman’s ability to control her heart disease risk factors.

Diet drinks linked to a higher risk of stroke after the menopause

A large, long-term study of postmenopausal women has linked higher consumption of diet drinks to a raised risk of stroke, heart disease, and death.

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