Coffee Updates & News March 27 Coffee lovers' alert: This cup of java could impact your heart health Coffee machines in certain locations could be linked to heart health risks, according to a study, due to filtering differences associated with higher levels of cholesterol-elevating substances.
Food-Drink March 7 Food fight about butter? Study says subbing in plant-based oils could reduce risk of death A higher consumption of butter has been linked to increased mortality rates, a study finds — and using plant-based oils instead may help reduce a risk of death. Other experts shared more context.
Health February 10 8 carnivore diet myths debunked by researcher Amid controversy surrounding the carnivore diet, researcher Nick Norwitz recently released a video in which he debunks eight myths surrounding the meat-heavy eating plan.
Food-Drink January 15 Keep the eggs but replace 5 bad-for-you breakfast foods, says nutritionist Breakfast foods like processed meats, bread, pastries and fried potatoes should be replaced on the breakfast plate instead of good-for-you eggs, says a certified holistic nutritionist. Here's why.
VIDEO January 14 Nutritionist gives healthy breakfast alternatives to side with eggs Robin DeCicco, certified holistic nutritionist, offers replacements for popular breakfast foods from bacon to muffins.
HEALTH September 26 Harvard medical student ate 720 eggs in a month, then shared the 'fascinating' results A Harvard medical student, Nick Norwitz, decided to eat 720 eggs in one month to see what the effect would be on his cholesterol. He shares the science behind the experiment.
HEART HEALTH September 18 Soy milk could reduce risk factors for heart disease, research shows New research from the University of Toronto found that soy milk could impact heart health and provide some of the same nutrients as cow's milk. Health and nutrition experts share insights.
Women's Health September 1 Women’s heart disease risk could be predicted up to 30 years in advance with one blood test, study finds Predicting a woman’s heart disease risk could be a simple as administering a single blood test to screen for three risk factors, according to research published in The New England Journal of Medicine.
HEALTH August 19 Dementia has 2 shocking new risk factors, study finds, with total of 14 now on list A new study has honed in on two surprising new risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease, culminating in a list of 14 things that could increase the likelihood of the common dementia.
HEALTH March 25, 2024 Intermittent fasting linked to higher risk of heart-related death in new study The weight-loss strategy known as time-restricted eating or intermittent fasting has been linked to a much higher risk of cardiovascular death, according to a new study. Here are details.
HEART HEALTH February 18, 2024 Heart health risk factors for women over age 50: 'Don't ignore new symptoms,' experts warn For women over age 50, there are a few factors regarding heart health that deserve attention. Two doctors mapped out the signs, symptoms and methods of keeping a happy heart.
Year in Review December 29, 2023 Google reveals the top 10 health searches of 2023 — and experts answer them Google has released its annual Year in Search, which breaks down the top searches in 2023. Below are the top 10 health-related questions of this year, along with experts’ responses to each.
HEALTH November 27, 2023 When measuring heart attack risk, one important red flag is often overlooked, doctors say Dr. Seth Baum, a cardiologist and chief scientific officer at Flourish Reseach in Florida, told Fox News Digital about the importance of an often overlooked risk factor for heart disease.
HEALTH August 29, 2023 Ask a doctor: 'How can I prevent high cholesterol?' Preventing high blood cholesterol is important for heart health. Dr. Robert Pilchik, a cardiologist with Manhattan Cardiology, offered six tips to keep it at a healthy level.
Health March 6, 2023 Keto diets could increase risk of heart attack and stroke, says new study A new heart-health study suggests that a “keto-like” low-carb diet could significantly raise the risk of heart attacks, strokes and other cardiovascular events.
HEALTH March 4, 2023 New cholesterol pill, Nexletol, lowers heart attack risk for patients who can't take statins: study A drug called bempedoic acid (brand name Nexletol) has been shown to be an effective alternative for lowering cholesterol and reducing heart attack risk, according to a major study.
HEALTH February 27, 2023 Be well: Add an egg (or 3) to your daily diet for heart health Adding eggs to your daily diet may help prevent cardiovascular disease by up to 60%, a study published in the journal Nutrients found. Just keep your total saturated fat intake in mind.
HEART HEALTH February 15, 2023 Heart health warning: Man scheduled for hip replacement winds up with quadruple bypass surgery David Holland of New York City thought he would be having a hip replaced. Instead, after a cardiology checkup, he wound up needing quadruple bypass surgery. Here's his story.
HEART HEALTH February 1, 2023 Educate yourself about heart disease and participate in Wear Red Day during February, American Heart Month Americans celebrate Nation Wear Red Day in the month of February to support the millions of people suffering from heart disease in the United States.
FOOD September 29, 2022 5 simple and healthy diet swaps to manage your cholesterol levels Compass Nutrition lead dietitian Nikita Kapur offers expert tips on how to manage cholesterol levels and make easy diet and lifestyle changes for better health.
HEALTH August 26, 2022 Herbal supplements and their side effects: Here's how to stay safe The recent death of the wife of a GOP lawmaker from California highlights the great care that should be taken with the use of herbal supplements, according to doctors and nutritionists.
HEALTH January 11, 2022 Autoimmune disease spike blamed on Western diet, scientists say A rise in the prevalence of autoimmune diseases around the world can be blamed on Western-style diets, scientists say.
Coronavirus August 6, 2021 Cholesterol drug cuts coronavirus infection by 70%, researchers find A drug meant to treat cholesterol was found to reduce coronavirus infection by 70% in lab studies, with researchers calling for additional clinical trials among hospitalized COVID-19 patients.
Coronavirus July 19, 2021 Common cholesterol drug may reduce COVID-19 severity, study finds Coronavirus patients taking statins prior to hospitalization substantially reduced their odds of in-hospital death and severe COVID-19, researchers found.
Cholesterol October 29, 2019 An avocado a day could lower 'bad' cholesterol levels, study suggests The study suggests that eating one avocado a day can lower levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL), the type of cholesterol considered to be “bad.”
Cholesterol June 6, 2019 White meat can raise cholesterol as much as red meat, new study shows White meat, such as chicken, may raise blood cholesterol levels as much as red meat does, a new, small study details.
HEALTH March 22, 2019 Jay Leno on the time Rodney Dangerfield had a mini-stroke on his show Comedian and former late night host Jay Leno sits down with Fox News’ Dr. Manny Alvarez to share what he is up to now and explain why raising awareness about bad cholesterol is so important.
VIDEO March 22, 2019 Jay Leno recalls Rodney Dangerfield's mini-stroke scare, talks cholesterol awareness Jay Leno raises awareness on bad cholesterol: ‘How hard is it to keep an eye out on our friends’
VIDEO September 19, 2018 'No evidence' cholesterol causes heart disease? A team of 17 doctors claim research shows high LDL-C levels are unrelated to a higher risk of heart disease.
Cholesterol September 2, 2018 There's another type of 'bad' cholesterol, and doctors don't usually test for it Here’s what you need to know about the other “bad” cholesterol.
