Human heart

The human heart is a vital organ that pumps blood through the body. You probably don't even think about it, but your heart is always working — it beats about 100,000 times a day, which adds up to about 3 billion beats over an average lifetime. Here's the latest science news about your ticker.

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Heavy Metals May Pose Another Health Risk: Heart Disease

August 30, 2018 | Article

A new study draws attention to an underappreciated risk of heavy metal exposure: heart disease.
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If You Have Heart Disease, Too Much 'Good' Cholesterol May Be Harmful

August 28, 2018 | Article

When it comes to so-called good cholesterol, a new study suggests there could be truth to the phrase "too much of a good thing."
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Obesity: Causes, Complications & Treatments

August 27, 2018 | Reference

Daily exercise, calorie control key to achieving healthy weight
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What Forehead Wrinkles Might Tell You About Your Heart Health

August 27, 2018 | Article

No one likes getting wrinkles, but a new study suggests that some wrinkles may be more than just a sign of aging — they might signal heart disease risk.
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This Professor Called Coconut Oil 'Pure Poison.' Is She Right?

August 22, 2018 | Article

Coconut oil has become the latest focal point in the nutrition wars.
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Most People Don't Know This: Not Getting Enough Exercise Ups Your Cancer Risk

August 09, 2018 | Article

Getting too little exercise is tied to an increased risk of cancer — but according to a new study, most people in the U.S. don't know this.
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People Are Feeding Their Dogs Grain-Free Diets, and It May Be Bad for Their Hearts

August 06, 2018 | Article

So-called "grain-free" dog foods have become popular these days; but the diets may not be good for some pooches' hearts.
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'Good' Cholesterol May Be Bad for Some People

July 24, 2018 | Article

Having high levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, the so-called good cholesterol, is usually considered positive. But that might not be true for everyone.
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More Pregnant Women Are Having Heart Attacks. But Why?

July 18, 2018 | Article

Women who are pregnant may not spend much time worrying about their own hearts, but a new study suggests they should.
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Stop Taking Multivitamins to Help Your Heart. Researchers Say They Don't Work.

July 10, 2018 | Article

Multivitamins are popular, but they don't appear to boost your heart health, according to a new study.
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